DJI Action 5 Provs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs OM System OM-1 Mark II

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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Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) From £3999 Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) From £1999 Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports View OM System OM-1 Mark II

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.

Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.

Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.

↓ 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

Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)

  • You want Hasselblad's legendary colour rendition in a modern mirrorless body
  • You shoot portrait, landscape, or fine art photography at a professional level
  • You value the camera as an object — aesthetics and build quality matter as much as specs

OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
  • You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
  • You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available

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, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Price £349 £3,999 £1,999
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 50.0MP 50.0MP 20.0MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p None 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Contrast-detect AF AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport)
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady None 8.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 20fps 2.7fps 120fps with AF tracking
Battery Life 160 mins video 370 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 766g body only 599g body only
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder None 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.6" touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Hasselblad XCD Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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