We first looked at the Insta360 Luna Ultra back in April when Insta360 gave select creators a behind-frosted-glass preview at NAB 2026. At the time the specs were promising but unconfirmed and the launch timeline was vague. That has all changed. The Luna series now has an official launch date of May 15, the Luna Pro has been officially confirmed as a second model in the lineup, and the spec picture is complete enough to understand exactly what Insta360 has built.
This is a big moment for Insta360. The Luna marks the company's first serious push into the compact gimbal vlogging camera category that DJI has owned with the Pocket line. Based on what we know right now, it is not a timid entry.
The Luna Ultra: The Flagship
The Luna Ultra is the one we have been most excited about since the NAB preview, and the confirmed specs justify that excitement. The headline is a dual-camera system with a 1-inch main sensor paired with a 1/1.3-inch telephoto sensor. Insta360 says you get 3.9x optical zoom from the telephoto lens, extending to 6x lossless zoom via sensor crop. The optics carry Leica branding, which Insta360 has been developing into a proper partnership rather than a marketing arrangement.
The gimbal design is genuinely novel. Insta360 is calling it a Twist modular system — the gimbal head detaches from the handle, allowing you to reconfigure the rig between shooting modes. That kind of mechanical flexibility in a pocket-sized product is not something we have seen before.
Video specs are competitive with the best in class: 4K at 240fps for slow motion, 10-bit color in iLog, and Dolby Vision HDR support. The whole package weighs under 150 grams with a 1500 mAh battery rated for 150 to 180 minutes of recording. The expected price sits between $699 and $799 USD.
The Luna Pro: The Accessible Option
The Luna Pro has been officially confirmed and it makes the lineup considerably more interesting. This is a single-lens design with a 1-inch sensor, 10-bit iLog, AI subject tracking, and a choice of two colorways. It targets a lower price point — somewhere in the $499 range — which positions it as a direct competitor to the base DJI Osmo Pocket 4.
The Luna Pro is the smart choice for creators who want the Insta360 ecosystem and the imaging quality of a 1-inch sensor but do not need the complexity or cost of a dual-camera rig. For run-and-gun vloggers, travel creators, or anyone stepping up from a smartphone, it is going to be a compelling option.
Insta360 vs DJI: The Real Story Here
We cannot talk about the Luna without talking about what is happening on the DJI side of the market. DJI officially confirmed the Osmo Pocket 4P on May 8, just one week before the Luna's launch date. The Pocket 4P is also a dual-lens design with a 1-inch main camera and a 3x optical telephoto, targeting roughly the same price range as the Luna Ultra.
This is the pocket gimbal camera war that creators have been waiting for. DJI has owned this category since the original Pocket launched, and for years there was no real competition. Now Insta360 is coming in with Leica optics, a modular gimbal design, and what appears to be a genuinely differentiated product — not just a copy. The 6x lossless zoom on the Ultra versus the 6x lossless on the Pocket 4P means the telephoto performance should be comparable, but the actual image quality, color science, and autofocus behavior in real-world use is what will decide this one.
We will have both cameras side by side as soon as we can get our hands on them.
Who Should Pay Attention Right Now
If you are a travel videographer, daily vlogger, or content creator who has been running a single-lens pocket gimbal camera and wishing for more reach, May 15 is a date to circle. The Luna Ultra is the most capable compact gimbal camera Insta360 has ever built, and the Luna Pro gives the series accessibility that makes the lineup work as a whole.
We are six days away from the launch. When Insta360 drops the full official reveal we will have immediate coverage. In the meantime — are you team Luna or are you waiting to see what the Pocket 4P delivers? Let us know where you stand.