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GoPro HERO5 Black

📅 2016 📷 12 MP 🔲 1/2.3-inch ⚖️ 118g 🎬 4K 30fps 💧 10m

PhotoWorkout Score

Our composite editorial score for this product. Updated 2026-09-01.

How we score ›

Component	Weight	Score
Customer Reviews	35%	data not available
Technical Analysis	30%	47.0
Market Position	20%	32.5
Value Proposition	15%	data not available

Age adjustment: ×0.86 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).

📋 Specifications

Release Year	2016
Resolution	12 Megapixels
Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Sensor Type	CMOS
Max Video Resolution	4K 30fps
Weight	118g
Waterproof	10m
Stabilization	Video Stabilization
Field of View	Ultra-wide

Last updated: September 1, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the GoPro HERO5 Black, sourced from SampleShots.

Ocean Floor | rocks on sea bed — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/230s · ISO 100

Bike Packing Adventure | red and black parked between grasses taken at daytime — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/1700s · ISO 100

body of water near high rise buildings during golden hour — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/120s · ISO 109

Snorkeler gliding over coral and submerged artifacts in clear Bahamian waters. — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/170s · ISO 100

Bright digital billboards and bustling crowds under a deep blue evening sky in Times Square. — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/100s · ISO 306

Above the Clouds | man in black top standing in front of sun holding selfie stick — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/629s · ISO 100

Big Sphere of Journals - Pistoletto | large grey, blue, and brown paper ball ball on display — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/120s · ISO 345

A swimmer's silhouette emerges amidst swirling bubbles and murky waters, capturing the essence of underwater exploration. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and adventure. — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/4098s · ISO 100

Inside the Coliseo in Rome, Italy | Colosseum, Rome — 3.0mm · f/2.8

Person in bright orange holds a map near an abandoned airplane wreck on a desolate landscape. — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/1400s · ISO 100

Bubbles rising through deep blue ocean water with light scattering across the surface. — via Unsplash by Nicolas Weldingh

I took a deep breath and dive into this beautiful blue-greenish waters. | sunlight on shallow water — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/2198s · ISO 100

Tall palm trunks stretch toward the sky, converging into a radial canopy. The low-angle shot emphasizes height and sun-dappled gaps among the leaves. — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/488s · ISO 100

Two friends share a joyful moment at the shoreline with clear shallow water and blue sky. A selfie-style composition emphasizes their faces and expressions, with a tropical beach backdrop. — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/2300s · ISO 100

A sleek shark gliding through crystal-clear waters, showcasing its powerful tail and shimmering skin. The sunlight creates mesmerizing patterns in the water. — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/193s · ISO 100

man in blue helmet riding on blue and white parachute — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/1050s · ISO 100

Sunlit palm trees line a pristine white-sand beach with turquoise water visible beyond the tropical foliage. — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/1081s · ISO 100

Wide aerial view of a sprawling city with a central monument shadow casting over roads and buildings; the scene emphasizes urban planning and surrounding desert terrain. This is a still photograph. — 3.0mm · f/2.8 · 1/2200s · ISO 100

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