We tested the new Insta360 X5—8K, AI, swappable lenses & waterproof!

With a trailer, Insta360 has introduced the new action camera X5. It enables 360-degree shots with 8K resolution and HDR. The advantage of 360-degree videos is that the entire situation can be recorded. Especially in action-packed activities such as extreme sports, calm and focused camera guidance is not always feasible. With 360-Graf shots, the perspective can be adjusted afterwards and no detail is lost.

We tested the new Insta360 X5—8K, AI, swappable lenses & waterproof!

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend Insta360’s press event at Grand Central Station in New York City, where the company unveiled its most ambitious 360-degree camera to date — the Insta360 X5. Surrounded by creators, tech enthusiasts, and media, I experienced firsthand the camera’s impressive new features, durable design, and AI-powered capabilities that promise to redefine how creators shoot, edit, and share immersive content.From the mo…

New sensor architecture with AI support The X5 uses two 1/1.28-inch sensors, which, according to the manufacturer, capture significantly more light than the previous generation. They are supported by a three-part processor setup consisting of a 5-nm AI chip and two image processing units. This is intended, among other things, to reduce image noise and better preserve details even in low lighting. A 360° recording is possible in up to 8K at 30 fr…