DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Insta360 Ace Pro

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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI's flagship action camera: 4K120fps video and SuperNight mode
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is overall a great action camera, that captures high quality footage in low light situations. It is very capable, rugged, usable in very cold weather and underwater without a diving case down to 66ft / 20m. It is the successor to the DJI Osmo Action 4 which was already a very popular choice.
  • Pros
  • SuperNight mode
  • Waterproof 66ft / 20m without case
  • Freeze-proof
  • Built-in storage
  • Cons
  • Still only 4K video

Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro

Insta360 Ace Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro
Insta360's 2023 action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
The Ace Pro is Insta360's 2023 action camera model and features 8K video in a rugged package that is waterproof and freeze-proof (-4°F / -20°C. It's successor, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, mostly an incremental improvement, so the Ace Pro is an amazing pick now that the price has dropped.
  • Pros
  • 8K video
  • Flip screen
  • Great image stabilization
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

Comparison of the Action 5 Pro vs the Ace Pro

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Video performance

The Action 5 Pro and the Ace Pro both offer HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Insta360 Ace Pro
4K video at 120fps
Max resolution
8K video at 24fps
4K 60fps
HDR video
4K 30fps
8x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
RockSteady 3.0+
Stabilization
Flowstate
Why it matters: A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.

Battery life

The Action 5 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Insta360 Ace Pro
1950mAh
Battery capacity
1650mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
240min at 1080p
Battery life
100min at 4K30fps HDR
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the Action 5 Pro and the Ace Pro support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Insta360 Ace Pro
64GB (47GB available)
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
1TB
Maximun storage supported
1TB
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Weight and size

The Action 5 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. The Action 5 Pro weighs a little less than the Ace Pro.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Insta360 Ace Pro
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
Dimensions
2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in / 71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm
5.15oz / 146g
Weight
6.34oz / 179.8g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Waterproofing and usage conditions

The Action 5 Pro is a lot more waterproof. Both the Action 5 Pro and the Ace Pro are waterproof to 197ft / 60m with a diving case. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. The Action 5 Pro beats the Ace Pro in high heat conditions.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Insta360 Ace Pro
66ft / 20m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
113°F / 45°C
Max operating temperature
104°F / 40°C
Why it matters: Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace Pro offers a slightly higher resolution. The Action 5 Pro and the Ace Pro both have a similar field of view. The Ace Pro features a much higher bit rate than the Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Insta360 Ace Pro
40MP
Pixels
48MP
155°
Field of view
151°
120Mbps
Video bite rate
170Mbps
Why it matters: A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.

Camera settings

The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to Ace Pro's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Insta360 Ace Pro
100-51200
ISO range
100-6400
+/-4
Exposure Compensation
+/-4
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro versus Insta360 Ace Pro specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 5 ProInsta360 Ace Pro
Year of release20242023
Width2.78in / 70.5mm2.83in / 71.9mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm2.05in / 52.15mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm1.52in / 38.5mm
Weight5.15oz / 146g6.34oz / 179.8g
Waterproof66ft / 20m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1950mAh1650mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life240min at 1080p100min at 4K30fps HDR
Charging time53min46min (30W)
63min (5V/3A)
Built-in storage64GB (47GB available)-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size-2.4in
Front screen size-Yes
Field of view155°151°
Sensor1/1.3"1/1.3"
Pixels40MP48MP
ApertureF2.8F2.6
Focal length-16mm
ISO range100-51200100-6400
Video zoom-4x
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps170Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
8K video-24fps
4K video120fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1440p video-60fps
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K44x
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video4K 60fps4K 30fps
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0+Flowstate
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones33
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio inputDual DJI Microphone Direct Connection-
Audio bluetooth supportDJI Mic 2Bluetooth headsets
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.1BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingGPS remoteiOS Application
Android Application
Pressure gaugeYes-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commands-Yes