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Insta360 Ace Pro 2vsDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: Which Action Cam?

These two action cameras share the same size sensor, 120 fps at 4K and 240 fps slow motion, so the choice comes down to how and where you shoot. The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 pushes resolution and image quality; the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro counters with a front screen, room to record without a card and a lighter body.

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Biggest differences

  • Waterproof depth

    DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads

    +67%

    higher is better

    • Insta360 Ace Pro 212 m
    • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro20 m

  • Claimed max recording time

    DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads

    +33%

    higher is better

    • Insta360 Ace Pro 2180 min
    • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro240 min

  • Launch price

    DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads

    −22%

    lower is better

    • Insta360 Ace Pro 2449 USD
    • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro349 USD

  • Max video bitrate

    Insta360 Ace Pro 2 leads

    +50%

    higher is better

    • Insta360 Ace Pro 2180 Mbps
    • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro120 Mbps

Features not all of them have

Front touchscreen

  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2✕
  • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro✓

Where each one wins

  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2

    • Aperture
    • Field of view
    • Max video resolution
    • Max video bitrate
    • Max photo resolution
    • Rear screen brightness

  • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

    • Launch price
    • Color bit depth
    • Front screen size
    • Front touchscreen
    • Weight
    • Width
    • Height
    • Depth
    • Waterproof depth
    • Battery capacity
    • Claimed max recording time
    • Built-in storage
    • GPS
    • Wi-Fi standard

What both have

  • Sensor size0.77 in
  • Max frame rate at 4K120 fps
  • Max frame rate240 fps
  • Log profile✓
  • HDR video✓
  • Pre-recording✓
  • Max digital zoom2 x
  • RAW photos✓
  • Image stabilizationIn-camera
  • Horizon lock✓
  • Rear screen size2.5 in
  • Rear touchscreen✓
  • Waterproof depth with case60 m
  • Min operating temperature-20 °C
  • Max operating temperature45 °C
  • Removable battery✓
  • Memory card slot✓
  • Max memory card size1,024 GB
  • External microphoneBuilt-in

Every spec

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SpecInsta360 Ace Pro 2DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2024-102024-09
Launch price449 USD349 USD1
Sensor & lens

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Sensor & lens specs

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Sensor size0.77 in0.77 in
Aperture2.6 f2.8 f
Field of view157 °155 °
Video

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Max video resolution8K4K
Max frame rate at 4K120 fps120 fps
Max frame rate240 fps2240 fps
Max video bitrate180 Mbps120 Mbps
Video codecsH.264, HEVCHEVC
Color bit depth8-bit10-bit3
Log profileYesYes
HDR videoYesYes4
Time-lapse modesTime-lapse, hyperlapse, night-lapse, star trailsTime-lapse, hyperlapse
Pre-recordingYes5Yes
Max digital zoom2 x2 x
Photo

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Max photo resolution50 MP40 MP
RAW photosYesYes
Stabilization

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Image stabilizationIn-cameraIn-camera
Horizon lockYesYes6
Screens

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Rear screen size2.5 in2.5 in
Front screen size0 in1.46 in
Rear screen brightness900 nits800 nits
Rear touchscreenYesYes
Front touchscreenNoYes
Body & durability

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Weight184 g146 g
Width73.2 mm70.5 mm
Height53.7 mm44.2 mm
Depth39.5 mm32.8 mm
Waterproof depth12 m20 m
Waterproof depth with case60 m60 m
Min operating temperature-20 °C-20 °C
Max operating temperature45 °C45 °C
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Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,950 mAh
Claimed max recording time180 min7240 min8
Removable batteryYesYes
Claimed recording time at 4KNot publishedNot published
Storage

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Built-in storage0 GB47 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Max memory card size1,024 GB1,024 GB
Connectivity

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GPSNoneAccessory9
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Live streaming resolutionNoneNot published
Audio

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External microphoneBuilt-inBuilt-in10
Notes on 10 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, Launch price: Launch price of the Standard Combo, the cheapest kit; DJI did not sell the camera alone at launch.
  2. 2Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Max frame rate: 240 fps is only available in Slow Motion mode at 1080p.
  3. 3DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, Color bit depth: 10-bit is not available in SuperNight mode, which records in 8-bit.
  4. 4DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, HDR video: HDR video is recorded through the HLG colour profile.
  5. 5Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Pre-recording: Pre-Recording is limited to 1440p or lower resolution.
  6. 6DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, Horizon lock: HorizonSteady works only at 1080p or 2.7K (16:9) at 60 fps or lower.
  7. 7Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Claimed max recording time: 180 min is claimed for 1080p24 in Endurance Mode, not for 4K.
  8. 8DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, Claimed max recording time: Maker's lab figure: 1080p/24fps with RockSteady on, Wi-Fi off and screen off, at 25 °C.
  9. 9DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, GPS: GPS data needs the Osmo Action GPS Bluetooth Remote Controller, sold separately.
  10. 10DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, External microphone: Pairs directly with a DJI Mic 2 transmitter over Bluetooth; wired mics need a USB-C to 3.5mm cable.

Video

The Ace Pro 2 records up to 8K, where the Osmo Action 5 Pro tops out at 4K. That extra resolution is headroom: you can crop a shot, reframe it, or pull a still from footage and still have pixels to spare. At 4K both hit 120 fps, so slow motion is a tie there.

The Ace Pro 2 also writes at a higher bitrate, which means less compression and more room to push color in editing. That advantage matters less on the DJI, because it captures 10-bit color, giving you more gradation to grade before banding appears. The Ace Pro 2 is 8-bit. Pick the DJI if you finish your footage in an editor; pick the Ace Pro 2 if resolution or a straight-from-camera look matters more.

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Photos and framing

The Ace Pro 2 captures 50 MP stills against the DJI's 40 MP, so it holds up better if you print or crop hard. Both shoot RAW, so neither locks you out of serious photo work.

The bigger everyday difference is the screens. The Insta360 gives you a 2.5 in flip-up touchscreen at 900 nits, which is brighter and pivots for framing yourself. The DJI has a fixed rear panel at 800 nits plus a 1.46 in front touchscreen you can actually tap. For vlogging or selfie work, that front screen is hard to give up; for a brighter monitor in direct sun, the Ace Pro 2 wins.

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Battery and recording time

The DJI's larger battery is rated for a 240-minute run, and the Insta360's 180 minutes. Both numbers are best-case: the DJI's figure assumes 1080p at 24 fps with stabilization on and the screen off, and the Ace Pro 2's comes from 1080p24 in Endurance Mode. Neither maker publishes a 4K runtime, so treat both as ceilings rather than expectations.

The DJI also carries 47 GB of built-in storage, enough to start shooting before you buy a card. Neither camera needs an accessory to survive a dunk: the DJI is rated to 20 m bare and the Ace Pro 2 to 12 m, and both reach 60 m with a case.

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Size, weight and travel

The Osmo Action 5 Pro is meaningfully smaller and lighter, at 146 g against the Ace Pro 2's 184 g, and it is narrower, shorter and thinner in every dimension. On a helmet, a chest mount or a gimbal, that difference shows up as less sag and less drag, and it packs flatter.

The Ace Pro 2's bulk partly buys the flip screen and the wider 157° field of view. If your camera mostly lives in a bag between trips, weight rarely matters. If it is strapped to you for hours, the DJI is the easier carry.

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Size, weight and travel

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Features and connectivity

The Ace Pro 2 offers more time-lapse variety, including night-lapse and star trails, which are genuinely useful for astro and city timelapses. Its pre-recording mode captures footage before you press the button, but only at 1440p or below, so it is a safety net rather than a high-res one. The DJI has pre-recording too, with no stated resolution limit.

The DJI supports the newer Wi-Fi 6 standard, so offloading clips is faster, and it adds GPS through a sold-separately remote. The Ace Pro 2 has no GPS at all. If you want speed and location data baked into your footage, budget for the DJI accessory.

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Which is best for sports?

For action use, the DJI's lighter body, deeper bare waterproofing and longer rated runtime make it the easier camera to mount and forget. Horizon lock on both keeps footage level, though the DJI's HorizonSteady mode only works at 1080p or 2.7K up to 60 fps, so you give up resolution to use it.

The Ace Pro 2's case is its 8K sensor and wider view, which helps when you want to capture more of the scene and crop later. That is a strong argument for riders who shoot once and reframe in post, at the cost of weight on the mount.

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The Verdict

Buy the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 if maximum resolution, a brighter flip screen and more creative time-lapse modes matter more than weight or price. Buy the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro if you want a lighter camera with a front touchscreen, built-in storage and 10-bit footage for editing. The DJI is the better first action camera for most people; the Insta360 is the better second camera for someone chasing image quality.

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Where to buy

  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2

    Best for Shooters who want 8K, the widest field of view and a flip-up screen

    View on eBay · $389.99

  • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

    Best for Vloggers and travelers who want a light body, front touchscreen and 10-bit color

FAQ

Does the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro have GPS built in?

No. GPS data requires the Osmo Action GPS Bluetooth Remote Controller, which is sold separately. The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 does not offer GPS at all.

Which camera can record longer on one battery?

The DJI, with a rated 240 minutes against the Insta360's 180 minutes. Both are best-case figures from 1080p at 24 fps rather than typical 4K use, and neither maker publishes a 4K runtime.

Can I use these cameras underwater without a case?

Yes, both are waterproof bare. The DJI is rated to 20 m and the Insta360 to 12 m, and both reach 60 m with the maker's dive case.

Do I need to buy a memory card for the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro?

Not immediately. It ships with 47 GB of built-in storage, while the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 has none and needs a card before you record. Both accept cards up to 1,024 GB.

Which one shoots better video for editing?

The DJI records 10-bit color, which gives more room to grade without banding, while the Insta360 is 8-bit. The Insta360 shoots higher resolution and a higher bitrate, which helps if you crop or reframe in post.

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