{"id":3866,"date":"2025-09-08T16:48:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T14:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daturi.com\/qwerty\/?p=3866"},"modified":"2025-09-08T16:50:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T14:50:03","slug":"insta360-x5-underwater-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daturi.com\/qwerty\/insta360-x5-underwater-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Insta360 X5 \u2013 Underwater Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I\u2019ve always loved Insta360 cameras: I\u2019ve owned every single model. Usually, as soon as a new one comes out, I buy it and sell the old one. This time, though, I made an exception. I decided to keep the Insta360 X4 as well, so I could directly compare the two and really see if it\u2019s worth upgrading every time. (Here\u2019s my X4 review<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, I mounted the two side by side and took them diving for ten days around Elba Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First impressions video: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/fn2ErBR9LsM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Insta360 X5: the body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Insta360 X5 has a compact, robust body, designed to deliver top-tier performance both in everyday use and in more demanding environments. Built with durable materials and a matte, anti-fingerprint finish, it offers excellent ergonomics thanks to its clean lines and intuitive button layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What stands out immediately is how easy it is to swap lenses. The X5 is built with replaceable lenses, meaning you can remove damaged ones and snap in new ones without sending the camera in for repair. For me, using it often without protective housing, that\u2019s a huge plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insta360 X5: dive kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The X5 comes with an official dive case rated down to 60 meters. I\u2019ve taken it close to that limit several times and it has always worked flawlessly. At 50 meters, water temperatures drop from 27\u00b0C at the surface to about 18\u00b0C, yet the lens never fogged or showed any signs of moisture. With the GoPro, on the other hand, I\u2019ve had plenty of condensation issues at similar depths with their original case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But the dive case isn\u2019t just protection\u2014it\u2019s essential for clean 360\u00b0 footage underwater. It corrects light refraction and dramatically reduces lens stitching issues, which could sometimes be visible with the X4. Thanks to the larger dome, this problem is almost gone. That said, you need to be very careful: even a speck of dust or a tiny fiber inside can cause reflections and flares. And once you switch to Dive Case mode, recording settings are locked\u2014you\u2019ll need to set everything beforehand since the touchscreen obviously won\u2019t work through the housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The kit also includes 12 anti-fog inserts, of which 2 go inside the case (the rest are spares).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One limitation: this case isn\u2019t ideal for over-under shots (half above, half below the surface). The dome tends to distort the above-water part. Also, topside footage doesn\u2019t look as natural as when shooting without the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invisible selfie stick with AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another brilliant feature of the X5 is its ability to remove the selfie stick with AI\u2014even underwater. It\u2019s a huge advantage, giving you clean, distraction-free, fully immersive footage without needing heavy post-editing. The fact that it works just as well underwater is a game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample video: https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/SOy4hlF9RZM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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