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DJI Action 5 Provs GH4

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

DJI DJI Action 5 Pro DJI DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) Starting from £349 new Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action View DJI Action 5 Pro
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Lumix GH4 Lumix GH4 (2014) Starting from £349 new Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary View GH4

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre DJI Action 5 ProGH4
Adventure & Outdoor
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
Portrait
4.0
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
Landscape
4.0

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