The DJI Zenmuse X5S payload is a highly capable micro 4/3 sensor camera for commercial drone operators. The X5S is capable of capturing 20.8MP still photographs, and recording 5.2K video at 30 frames per second. This camera is compatible with DJI's Matrice 200 V1 series, Matrice 200 V2 series, and Inspire 2.

It supports up to eight standard M4/3 lenses (including zoom lenses) with focal lengths ranging from 9mm-45mm(equivalent to 18mm-90mm on a 35mm camera), allowing more creative flexibility. The new CineCore 2.0 image processing system on the Inspire 2makes the Zenmuse X5S capable of capturing 5.2K 30fps CinemaDNG video and Apple ProRes video* as well as 4K 60fps using H.264 and 4K 30fpsusing H.265 (both at 100Mbps). Continuous DNG burst shooting at 20fps with 20.8MP images is also supported.