Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
Panasonic
Lumix FZ300
Weather-resistant bridge camera with constant f/2.8 25-600mm equivalent Leica zoom and 4K video.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jul 2015
X5 is 9.8 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
Lumix FZ300
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix FZ300 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 691 g)
- AX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix FZ300
132 × 92 × 117 mm
691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
X5 is 86mm narrower and 79mm thinner than Lumix FZ300 but it is also 33mm taller.
X5 is 491 g lighter than Lumix FZ300.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 117mm Lumix FZ300
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix FZ300
132 × 92 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X5
46 × 38 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix FZ300
132 × 117 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ300
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
72 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
Weight
200 g vs 691 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ300
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.6, 91.5, 117.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Eye AF
Only Lumix FZ300 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix FZ300 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Lumix FZ300 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
Lumix FZ300
Pros
- ✓Constant f/2.8 24x zoom
- ✓Weather resistant
- ✓4K video
- ✓Great reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –12MP
- –Bridge-camera bulk
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X5 or Lumix FZ300?
Lumix FZ300 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 60fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and Lumix FZ300?
X5 is 72 MP and Lumix FZ300 is 12.1 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and Lumix FZ300?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while Lumix FZ300 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and Lumix FZ300?
X5 weighs 200 g and Lumix FZ300 weighs 691 g, so the X5 is 491 g lighter.
Do the X5 and Lumix FZ300 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix FZ300: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X5 and Lumix FZ300 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. Lumix FZ300: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and Lumix FZ300 at $599. The X5 is $49 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Panasonic press materials.