DJI Osmo 360 VS Insta360 X5

The DJI Osmo 360 and the Insta360 X5 both feature IP68 ingress protection, meaning they are both fully waterproof and dustproof. Both also have a touch screen, a display, and support external memory, providing a similar user experience in terms of ease of operation and expandable storage.

In terms of screen specifications, the DJI Osmo 360 has a smaller 2″ display with a resolution of 556 x 314 px, while the Insta360 X5 has a larger 2.7″ screen with a higher resolution of 440 x 696 px. This makes the X5's screen slightly more detailed and larger, though the Osmo 360 offers a more compact design overall.

When it comes to size and weight, the Osmo 360 is more compact, measuring 61 mm in width, 81 mm in height, and 36.3 mm in thickness, while weighing 183 g. In comparison, the Insta360 X5 is taller and bulkier, measuring 46 mm in width, 124.5 mm in height, and 38.2 mm in thickness, weighing 200 g. Both products are designed with a gyroscope for stabilization, and they share the same lowest operating temperature of -20°C.

Both the DJI Osmo 360 and the Insta360 X5 are compatible with Android and iOS devices, allowing for a wide range of connectivity options across mobile platforms. Both products also support Wi-Fi, remote smartphone control, and voice commands, ensuring ease of use through various interfaces.

For Bluetooth, the DJI Osmo 360 uses version 5.1, while the Insta360 X5 features the slightly newer 5.2. This difference could lead to slight improvements in range or connection stability on the X5. Additionally, the Insta360 X5 has USB Type-C support, while the Osmo 360 does not, which could make charging and data transfer more convenient on the X5 for users with modern USB-C devices.

Both cameras offer first-party support for live streaming, but neither product includes GPS functionality, which may be a consideration for users looking for location-based features.

The DJI Osmo 360 and the Insta360 X5 both feature rechargeable batteries with a battery level indicator, allowing users to monitor their power status. The Osmo 360 has a 1950 mAh battery, providing a battery life of 1.6 hours. In contrast, the Insta360 X5 is equipped with a larger 2400 mAh battery, offering a longer battery life of 3.08 hours. This gives the X5 a notable advantage in terms of duration before needing a recharge.

Both products are designed with rechargeable batteries, ensuring that they can be reused rather than relying on disposable power sources. The battery capacity and runtime differences reflect their different power management and overall design priorities.

Both the DJI Osmo 360 and the Insta360 X5 are equipped with 4 microphones, providing high-quality audio capture. They both feature stereo microphones, ensuring clear, spatially accurate sound. However, neither product has a microphone input or a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning external microphones cannot be directly connected to either device.

With identical microphone setups, the two products are comparable in terms of built-in audio capabilities. The lack of external microphone support on both products might limit options for users seeking more advanced audio setups.

The DJI Osmo 360 and the Insta360 X5 both feature a dual-lens main camera, with a BSI (backside illuminated) CMOS sensor, ensuring high-quality image capture. Both also offer an adjustable field of view, giving users flexibility in framing their shots. However, the Osmo 360 boasts a higher resolution, with a 120 MP main camera, compared to the 72 MP main camera of the Insta360 X5.

The Osmo 360 also has a wider aperture of 1.9f, allowing for better low-light performance, while the X5 has a slightly narrower aperture of 2f. Both cameras lack a flash, but they include manual controls for shutter speed and white balance, offering users greater creative control over their shots.

Despite the differences in megapixels and aperture size, both cameras share similar features in terms of sensor technology and manual settings, making them both capable tools for serious photographers and videographers.

The DJI Osmo 360 and the Insta360 X5 offer distinct videography features. The Osmo 360 supports video recording at a resolution of 2160 x 120 fps, while the Insta360 X5 records at 3840 x 30 fps, giving it a higher resolution for standard video but with a lower frame rate. The field of view also differs, with the Osmo 360 offering a 170° view, while the X5 provides a wider 360° field of view.

Both cameras include features such as timelapse, slow-motion video recording, phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus during movie recording, horizon leveling, and a 24p cinema mode. However, the X5 has an additional advantage with the ability to shoot raw footage, which the Osmo 360 does not support. Both cameras also support invisible selfie stick use, ensuring seamless footage with no visible stick in the frame.

In terms of movie bitrate, the Osmo 360 records at 170 Mbps, while the X5 records slightly higher at 180 Mbps. Both cameras do not include a video light, but they offer comprehensive autofocus and stabilization features for high-quality video production.