DJI Action 5 Provs S1 II
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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.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid 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
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
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) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| 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 | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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