Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The highly anticipated DJI Action 5 Pro made its grand entrance on September 19, 2024, promising to elevate the action camera game with its "Pro" moniker. Yet, for many enthusiasts and creators, including myself, the initial excitement was tempered by noticeable issues, particularly with its color reproduction. Frankly, the footage often felt a step behind the more established and visually pleasing DJI Action 4. It left many wondering if the "Pro" truly lived up to its name, especially when its predecessor seemed to outperform it in such a crucial aspect.
But the narrative of the Action 5 Pro is far from over! DJI has just released a significant firmware update, version V01.04.810, specifically designed to address these widespread color concerns and other performance glitches. The big question on everyone's mind is: does this update truly fix everything we've been complaining about? Can the Action 5 Pro now stand tall and deliver the professional-grade image quality we expected from day one?
To put these claims to the ultimate test, I conducted a rigorous side-by-side comparison: the updated DJI Action 5 Pro against the ever-reliable DJI Action 4. This wasn't just a quick look; the test was meticulously performed using the normal color profile on both cameras, with identical settings for exposure, white balance, and the same levels of sharpness and noise reduction applied. My aim was to create the fairest possible scenario to truly see if the Action 5 Pro now delivers better, or at least equal, performance to the Action 4 in real-world conditions.
So, which camera emerges victorious in this crucial color showdown? Does the DJI Action 5 Pro finally deliver the vibrant, accurate colors and overall image quality that justify its "Pro" status? You'll have to watch the test footage and judge for yourself! Your eyes will be the ultimate arbiter.
Am I personally convinced by the improvements? Watch to find out my honest opinion and what this update means for the future of the DJI Action 5 Pro. If you found this in-depth comparison helpful, please give this video a big thumbs up and don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more unbiased action camera reviews and tech tests! Your support helps me bring you more content like this.
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
03:06 Dji Action 5 (V01.04.810) vs Dji Action 4 normal color Sharpness and noise -1
11:34 Dji Action 5 (V01.04.810) vs Dji Action 4 normal color Sharpness and noise 0
18:00 Dji Action 5 (V01.04.810) vs Dji Action 4 normal color Sharpness and noise -2
27:33 Dji Action 5 (V01.04.810) Vivid color vs Dji Action 4 normal color
30:26 Dji Action 5 (V01.04.810) vs Dji Action 4 D-LOG M graded Sharpness and noise -2
36:03 So lets talk, can you see any difference. Are the action 5 as good?
➡️ Get the best plugin from Dehancer:
dehancer.com
Use this code: EJ and get 10%
➡️ Get the best music and sfx with audiio:
audiio.com/espenjohan
Use this code: SAVE70 (you save 70% on the first year on audiio pro)
➡️ Grab your Insta360 Ace Pro here:
insta360.com/sal/ace-pro?utm_term=INRVAGJ
➡️ Get your Insta360 Ace Pro 2 here:
insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_term=INRVAGJ
➡️ Get your Insta360 X5 here:
insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRVAGJ
➡️ Get your Insta360 Flow 2 Pro here:
insta360.com/sal/flow-2-pro?utm_term=INRVAGJ
The highly anticipated DJI Action 5 Pro made its grand entrance on September 19, 2024, promising to elevate the action camera game with its "Pro" moniker. Yet, for many enthusiasts and creators, including myself, the initial excitement was tempered by noticeable issues, particularly with its color reproduction. Frankly, the footage often felt a step behind the more established and visually pleasing DJI Action 4. It left many wondering if the "Pro" truly lived up to its name, especially when its predecessor seemed to outperform it in such a crucial aspect.
But the narrative of the Action 5 Pro is far from over! DJI has just released a significant firmware update, version V01.04.810, specifically designed to address these widespread color concerns and other performance glitches. The big question on everyone's mind is: does this update truly fix everything we've been complaining about? Can the Action 5 Pro now stand tall and deliver the professional-grade image quality we expected from day one?
To put these claims to the ultimate test, I conducted a rigorous side-by-side comparison: the updated DJI Action 5 Pro against the ever-reliable DJI Action 4. This wasn't just a quick look; the test was meticulously performed using the normal color profile on both cameras, with identical settings for exposure, white balance, and the same levels of sharpness and noise reduction applied. My aim was to create the fairest possible scenario to truly see if the Action 5 Pro now delivers better, or at least equal, performance to the Action 4 in real-world conditions.
So, which camera emerges victorious in this crucial color showdown? Does the DJI Action 5 Pro finally deliver the vibrant, accurate colors and overall image quality that justify its "Pro" status? You'll have to watch the test footage and judge for yourself! Your eyes will be the ultimate arbiter.
Am I personally convinced by the improvements? Watch to find out my honest opinion and what this update means for the future of the DJI Action 5 Pro. If you found this in-depth comparison helpful, please give this video a big thumbs up and don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more unbiased action camera reviews and tech tests! Your support helps me bring you more content like this.
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
03:06 Dji Action 5 (V01.04.810) vs Dji Action 4 normal color Sharpness and noise -1
11:34 Dji Action 5 (V01.04.810) vs Dji Action 4 normal color Sharpness and noise 0
18:00 Dji Action 5 (V01.04.810) vs Dji Action 4 normal color Sharpness and noise -2
27:33 Dji Action 5 (V01.04.810) Vivid color vs Dji Action 4 normal color
30:26 Dji Action 5 (V01.04.810) vs Dji Action 4 D-LOG M graded Sharpness and noise -2
36:03 So lets talk, can you see any difference. Are the action 5 as good?
➡️ Get the best plugin from Dehancer:
dehancer.com
Use this code: EJ and get 10%
➡️ Get the best music and sfx with audiio:
audiio.com/espenjohan
Use this code: SAVE70 (you save 70% on the first year on audiio pro)
➡️ Grab your Insta360 Ace Pro here:
insta360.com/sal/ace-pro?utm_term=INRVAGJ
➡️ Get your Insta360 Ace Pro 2 here:
insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_term=INRVAGJ
➡️ Get your Insta360 X5 here:
insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRVAGJ
➡️ Get your Insta360 Flow 2 Pro here:
insta360.com/sal/flow-2-pro?utm_term=INRVAGJ
