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MISSION 1 PRO vs THETA Z1 51GB

Quick take: The MISSION 1 PRO has the highest resolution at 50MP; the MISSION 1 PRO is the most affordable; only the MISSION 1 PRO is weather sealed.

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Specification MISSION 1 PROGoPro · 2026THETA Z1 51GBRicoh · 2019
Price £599Best£1,149
Sensor 1" CMOS (50MP)1" CMOS (×2)
Resolution 50.0MPBest23.0MP
Video 8K 60fps, 8K Open Gate, 4K 240fps, 10-bit GP-Log24K 30fps 360°
Stabilisation HyperSmooth with 360° Horizon Lock (EIS)Electronic
Battery Life —300 shots (Ricoh)
Weight 207g182gBest
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Mount Fixed lens (15–27 mm-eq f/2.8)Fixed dual lens (360°)
Memory Cards 1× microSD (V30)51 GB built in (no card slot)

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