DJI Action 5 Provs Lumix GH6vs Nikon Z9

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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Lumix Lumix GH6 Lumix Lumix GH6 (2022) From £1199 Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers View Lumix GH6
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Nikon Nikon Z9 Nikon Nikon Z9 (2021) From £5499 Best for Professional sports & wildlife View Nikon Z9

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.

Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.

Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.

↓ 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

Lumix GH6 (2022)

  • You're a video producer or documentary filmmaker who prioritises codec quality and recording flexibility
  • You need unlimited recording times without overheating concerns
  • You want professional video specifications at a price that makes commercial sense

Nikon Z9 (2021)

  • You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
  • You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
  • You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade

Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)Lumix GH6 (2022)Nikon Z9 (2021)
Price £349 £1,199 £5,499
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 25.2MP 45.7MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Contrast-detect AF with subject detection Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady 7.5-stop IBIS 6-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 20fps 14fps 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG
Battery Life 160 mins video 560 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 739g body only 1340g body only
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder None 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Micro Four Thirds Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN
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