Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera Review

The Insta360 X5 is a mid-tier 360° camera aimed at creators who want 8K capture without stepping up to the flagship X4. It shoots 8K30 HDR video at 7680 x 3840 and stills at 72 megapixels, backed by dual 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensors and in-camera stitching. The f/2 aperture and PureVideo low-light processing suggest it can handle mixed lighting better than budget models, while the 6-axis gyroscope handles stabilization without external hardware.

The action-ready design includes native waterproofing to 49 feet, eliminating the need for a separate housing for most underwater or wet-weather shoots. A 2400mAh battery and AI-powered software (likely for horizon leveling and shot planning) round out the feature set. At $549.99, it slots between consumer toys and pro rigs, targeting vloggers, travel creators, and anyone experimenting with immersive formats. It's a capable tool if 360° fits your workflow, though you'll need to be comfortable with the stitching quirks and file sizes that come with this format.