DJI Action 5 Provs ZV-E1
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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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro 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) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 145g | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — screen only |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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