DJI Action 5 Provs GH4
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
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
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | GH4 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £349 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 16.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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