The X5 features ultrasharp 8K resolution, which is 78% more pixels than 5.7K for greater detail and clarity, making reframed video on par with standard camera footage for easier matching edits. Since the footage is captured with high-quality H.265/H.264 compression, the 8K files are small enough to edit using the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio.

NOTE: Shooting in 8K consumes more power than lower resolutions. Shoot 8K only in bright daylight conditions; it is recommended to lower the capture resolution when shooting in low light.

The X5 supports up to 8K30 and 5.7K60 360° video for smooth shots at ultrahigh resolution in PureVideo mode. The camera also supports up to 4K120 capture for super slow-motion 360° footage. It also features Me mode, which records 170° field-of-view flat video, perfect for POV video with an invisible selfie stick. Me mode supports up to 4K30 and 2.7K120 slow-motion modes with external stitching. In 2.7K30 mode, the X5 supports in-camera stitching with ready-to-share MP4 files.

The X5 uses AI PureShot to process 72MP photos in-camera, delivering high-quality, ready-to-share images with low noise and high-quality color.

MegaView is a new field of view (FOV) option in the app/Studio software that processes 360° video with less distortion at the edges for a higher overall image quality. MegaView supports multiple aspect ratios, including 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, 4:3, 3:4, and 2:35:1.

The X5 camera doubles as a wide-angle action camera by filming with only one lens. This feature supports a field of view up to 170°.

NOTE: 4K60 is not suitable for low-light conditions.

When the X5 is attached to a selfie stick, the stick disappears in your edit, enabling you to capture aerial angles and third-person perspectives that can be achieved without a second operator.

The Insta360 mobile app allows you to edit 360° footage with ease.

• Quick Edit: Choose from several reframing methods, such as physically moving your phone, swiping the screen, using the new virtual joystick, or long-pressing to activate the upgraded Deep Track 3.0 for even smoother footage.
• AI Edit: Simple editing for beginning users makes framing and editing easy.
• Pro Mode: For a hands-on approach, you can manually add keyframes and perform advanced edits using the Pro tab.
• Shot Lab: A collection of stock effects that makes editing easy.
• Motion ND: Apply cinema ND filters without the need for actual filters to achieve the Motion ND effect.
• App Background Downloading: Download footage from the camera while the Insta360 app runs quietly in the background, leaving your phone free for other tasks.

You can now use hand gestures to start/stop recording or take a photo, which is perfect for group shots, noisy locations, mounting on a selfie stick, when wearing thick gloves, or simply not disturbing others in the area with sound such as voice control.

Get "Bullet Time" (reference from The Matrix) slow-motion video using the 5.7K120 Bullet Time mode on the X5. This mode allows you to achieve cinematic slow-motion looks using higher frame rates and resolutions.

Use the new and improved Insta360 Studio and take your 360° skills to the next level and stand out. It features keyframing, professional tools, H.265 encoding, 100 Mb/s bit rate, 4K output, and a high frame rate for action footage that are all ideal for upload onto Internet sites such as YouTube.

A new Insta360 Reframe plugin for Adobe Premiere is also available, which saves you time during your editing workflow. It directly imports .insv files to Premiere without stitching, improves image quality, and simplifies the process by not requiring you to leave the Premiere app to process your footage.

The X5 is designed with removable lens guards, allowing you to transport the camera into the field without damaging the lenses. Optional, separately available Premium lens guards are made from clear, tempered glass that is scratch-resistant and crystal clear and can be used while shooting.

The bright touchscreen is made from durable Gorilla Glass and features a large 2.5" size, and it allows you to control the camera, select shooting modes, change settings, preview your images and footage, and more.

The X5 features a higher battery capacity than its predecessor with its removable 2400mAh battery. It has been tested to run at 5.7K30 360° video mode for up to 135 minutes of recording time. In Endurance mode, it can record 5.7K30 for up to 185 minutes, and in 8K30 mode, it can run for up to 88 minutes.

From rocky roads to rolling waves, the X5 provides smooth and steady image stabilization, no matter what adventure you're on.

No matter how the X5 is mounted, held, or utilized, your video will come out steady and balanced with the horizon with 360° Horizon Lock.

Dive into the water with your X5 without a case, as the camera has been updated to be waterproof down to 49'. It can also utilize a separately available Invisible Dive Case that allows shooting down to 164'.