DJI Action 5 Provs Lumix S5vs Z50 II
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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.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Z50 II (2024)
- You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
- You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
- You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system
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, lumix s5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Lumix S5 (2020) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £1,699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 714g (body, battery, card) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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