DJI Action 5 Provs Lumix G9
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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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
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 G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
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 G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £549 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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