DJI Action 5 Provs Leica SL2
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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.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
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) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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