DJI Action 5 Provs X-T5vs OM-D E-M10 IV
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DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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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.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
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-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable; only the dji action 5 pro, x-t5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | X-T5 (2022) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £1,499 | £469 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 40.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 557g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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