DJI Action 5 Provs DC-G100D
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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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.
Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel — DC-G100D (2023): The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
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
DC-G100D (2023)
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
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) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £649 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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