DJI Action 5 Provs Go Gen 2
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
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.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the dji action 5 pro is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £85 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 145g | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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