DJI Action 5 Provs Lumix S1R

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 Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) Starting from £2499 new Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R

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.

High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.

↓ 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

Lumix S1R (2019)

  • Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
  • Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
  • Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
  • Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative

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 S1R (2019)
Price £349 £2,499
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 47.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 47.3MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus Subject tracking AF DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate 20fps 9fps continuous with AF/AE
Battery Life 160 mins video ~360 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 898g body only
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder None OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks
Genre DJI Action 5 ProLumix S1R
Adventure & Outdoor
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
7.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
Portrait
4.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
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