DJI Action 5 Provs Lumix S5 IIX
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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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.
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
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 S5 IIX (2023)
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
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 S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 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 | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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