DJI Action 5 Provs Z5
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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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
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) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £999 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
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