DJI Action 5 Provs X-S20vs Leica Q3

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

DJI DJI Action 5 Pro DJI DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) From £349 Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action View DJI Action 5 Pro
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Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) From £849 Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20
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Leica Leica Q3 Leica Leica Q3 (2023) From £5999 Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters View Leica Q3

Which should you buy?

Adventure, Outdoor Sports & Action — DJI Action 5 Pro (2024): DJI's best action camera — 4K/120p from a large 1/1.3" sensor, 20m waterproofing without a housing, and the best EIS stabilisation in any action camera.

Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.

↓ Full specifications below

DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)

  • You shoot adventure sports, cycling, skiing, surfing, or travel
  • You want the best stabilisation and video quality in a wearable action cam
  • You need long battery life for extended outdoor use without recharging

X-S20 (2023)

  • You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
  • You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
  • You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs

Leica Q3 (2023)

  • You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
  • You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
  • You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length

Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable; only the dji action 5 pro, leica q3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)X-S20 (2023)Leica Q3 (2023)
Price £349 £849 £5,999
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 26.1MP 60.0MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops 5.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 20fps 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 15fps
Battery Life 160 mins video ~750 shots (CIPA) 380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 491g body only 743g
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Fujifilm X-mount Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
Memory Cards Single microSD Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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