DJI Action 5 Provs Lumix GH5 II
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
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
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, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
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 GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
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 GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £899 |
| 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 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-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 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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