Upgrade Your Production to Cinematic 360° Video with the New Insta360 X5 8K Camera

First came Full HD, then 4K video, and now—while the video camera industry continues to push itself and evolve—we’re seeing exciting new cameras that are breaking new barriers in new directions. We saw as much with the new Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera and its spectacular immersive video capabilities.We’re also seeing exciting new things from Insta360 with the company’s new flagship 360° camera. The new Insta360 X5 is a 360° camera capable of capturing HDR 8K30 360° PureVideo in dual or single-lens modes.It also boasts some impressive AI PureShot photo processes and some fun and innovative video modes like Bullet Time, Me Mode, and Time Shift. Let’s look at this intriguing new Insta360 X5 and its 360° capabilities.Introducing the Insta360 X5 360° 8K CameraWith the goal of allowing creators of all types to upgrade their productions to cinematic 360° video, the powerful Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera is capable of capturing HDR 8K30 360° PureVideo in dual or single-lens modes, all in one portable action camera. This new X5 model is also set to offer an action-ready design with AI-powered software for an intuitive approach to creating dynamic content in any environment, as well as "Bullet Time" capture, 180 Mb/s bitrates, time shift, loop recording, and time-lapse. The Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera appears to have a nice and updated rugged design, which will be natively waterproof up to 49', and it will also feature an upgraded rechargeable 2400mAh battery for an increased runtime of up to 88 minutes.Record 8K30 360° PureVideoThe big, killer spec here is going to be the X5’s ability to record 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. Plus, even with this footage being captured with high-quality H.265/H.264 compression, Insta360 shares that the 8K files will still be small enough to edit using the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio. Along with 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. The Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera will also feature 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. When in 2.7K30 mode, the X5 supports in-camera stitching with ready-to-share MP4 files.Price and AvailabilityThe Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera is out and available now. Here are the full specs and purchase options for this bold new 360° camera. For Content Creators and Videographers8K30/5.7K30 360° PureVideo Recording360° Post Reframing, Even Longer RuntimeRugged Design, Removable Lens GuardsGesture Control, Dual/Single Lens ModesBullet Time, Time-Lapse, InstaFrameActive HDR, Loop Recording, Me Mode49' Waterproof, 72MP PhotosApp with Edit Suite and EffectsInvisible Selfie Stick FeatureInsta360 X5 360° 8K CameraUpgrade your production to cinematic 360° video with the powerful Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera, capable of capturing HDR 8K30 360° PureVideo in dual or single-lens modes, all in one portable action camera.

Apr 22, 2025 - 16:02

Upgrade Your Production to Cinematic 360° Video with the New Insta360 X5 8K Camera

First came Full HD, then 4K video, and now—while the video camera industry continues to push itself and evolve—we’re seeing exciting new cameras that are breaking new barriers in new directions. We saw as much with the new Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera and its spectacular immersive video capabilities.

We’re also seeing exciting new things from Insta360 with the company’s new flagship 360° camera. The new Insta360 X5 is a 360° camera capable of capturing HDR 8K30 360° PureVideo in dual or single-lens modes.

It also boasts some impressive AI PureShot photo processes and some fun and innovative video modes like Bullet Time, Me Mode, and Time Shift. Let’s look at this intriguing new Insta360 X5 and its 360° capabilities.

Introducing the Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera

With the goal of allowing creators of all types to upgrade their productions to cinematic 360° video, the powerful Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera is capable of capturing HDR 8K30 360° PureVideo in dual or single-lens modes, all in one portable action camera.

This new X5 model is also set to offer an action-ready design with AI-powered software for an intuitive approach to creating dynamic content in any environment, as well as "Bullet Time" capture, 180 Mb/s bitrates, time shift, loop recording, and time-lapse.

The Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera appears to have a nice and updated rugged design, which will be natively waterproof up to 49', and it will also feature an upgraded rechargeable 2400mAh battery for an increased runtime of up to 88 minutes.

Record 8K30 360° PureVideo

The big, killer spec here is going to be the X5’s ability to record 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.

Plus, even with this footage being captured with high-quality H.265/H.264 compression, Insta360 shares that the 8K files will still be small enough to edit using the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio.

Along with 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.

The Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera will also feature 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. When in 2.7K30 mode, the X5 supports in-camera stitching with ready-to-share MP4 files.

Price and Availability

The Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera is out and available now. Here are the full specs and purchase options for this bold new 360° camera.

For Content Creators and Videographers
8K30/5.7K30 360° PureVideo Recording
360° Post Reframing, Even Longer Runtime
Rugged Design, Removable Lens Guards
Gesture Control, Dual/Single Lens Modes
Bullet Time, Time-Lapse, InstaFrame
Active HDR, Loop Recording, Me Mode
49' Waterproof, 72MP Photos
App with Edit Suite and Effects
Invisible Selfie Stick Feature

Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera

Upgrade your production to cinematic 360° video with the powerful Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera, capable of capturing HDR 8K30 360° PureVideo in dual or single-lens modes, all in one portable action camera.