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 ZS80
Pocket superzoom with 30x Leica lens, tilting selfie screen, EVF, and 4K video.
$449
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
X5 is 6.2 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
Lumix ZS80
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix ZS80 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 20.3 MP)
- AX5 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- 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 ZS80
112 × 69 × 42 mm
328 g (0.72 lb / 11.57 oz)
X5 is 66mm narrower and 3mm thinner than Lumix ZS80 but it is also 56mm taller.
X5 is 128 g lighter than Lumix ZS80.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 42mm Lumix ZS80
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS80
112 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X5
46 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS80
112 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix ZS80
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 20.3 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher 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 ZS80
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 68.8, 41.6
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Eye AF
Only Lumix ZS80 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix ZS80 supports it
Codecs
Adds MP4
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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 ZS80
Pros
- ✓30x 24-720mm equivalent zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Tilting selfie screen
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Compact controls
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X5 or Lumix ZS80?
X5 scores 5.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS80 — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and Lumix ZS80?
X5 is 72 MP and Lumix ZS80 is 20.3 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and Lumix ZS80?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while Lumix ZS80 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and Lumix ZS80?
X5 weighs 200 g and Lumix ZS80 weighs 328 g, so the X5 is 128 g lighter.
Do the X5 and Lumix ZS80 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix ZS80: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X5 and Lumix ZS80 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. Lumix ZS80: No.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and Lumix ZS80 at $449. The Lumix ZS80 is $101 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.