Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Insta360 Ace Pro 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360's latest flagship action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
Insta360 is currently the only manufacturer offering 8k cameras and the Ace Pro 2 is their most recent and capable action camera. The Ace Pro 2 is overall a great action camera which also has the particularity of featuring a flip screen, which some might find handy for filming themselves, just like it's predecessor, the Insta360 Ace Pro.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • 8x Slomo video
  • Good low light performance
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Limitation in 8K mode
  • Overheating in 8K mode

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

Comparison of the Ace Pro 2 vs the Action 5 Pro

Weight and size

The Action 5 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. The Action 5 Pro weighs a little less than the Ace Pro 2.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm / 2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in
6.25oz / 177.2g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.15oz / 146g
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 dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Battery life

The Action 5 Pro offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
1800mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1950mAh
Removable
240min at 1080p
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 removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the Ace Pro 2 and the Action 5 Pro support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
microSD
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.

Video performance

Both the Ace Pro 2 and the Action 5 Pro offer HDR video.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
8K video at 30fps
4k 60fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace Pro 2 features a much higher resolution. The Ace Pro 2 and the Action 5 Pro both have a similar field of view. The Ace Pro 2 features a much higher bit rate than the Action 5 Pro
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
50MP
157°
180Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps

Camera settings

The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to Ace Pro 2's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4

Ace Pro 2 vs Action 5 Pro specifications

NameInsta360 Ace Pro 2DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Year of release20242024
Width2.83in / 71.9mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.06in / 52.2mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.5in / 38mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight6.25oz / 177.2g5.15oz / 146g
Waterproof39ft / 12m66ft / 20m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1800mAh1950mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR
180min at 1080p24fps

240min at 1080p
Charging time47min (30W)
75min (5V/3A)
53min
Built-in storage-64GB (47GB available)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb1TB
Rear screen size2.4in-
Front screen sizeYes-
Field of view157°155°
Sensor1/1.3"1/1.3"
Pixels50MP40MP
ApertureF2.6F2.8
Focal length13mm-
ISO range100-6400100-51200
Video zoom4x-
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate180Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
8K video30fps-
4K video120fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K4x4
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video4k 60fps4K60fps
StabilizationFlowstateRockSteady 3.0+
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones33
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio input-Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsetsDJI Mic 2
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.1
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
GPS remote
Pressure gauge-Yes
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYes-