DJI Action 5 Provs M10
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DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Street & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
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 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | — |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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