Insta360 has expanded its Luna camera family with the new Luna Pro, a compact gimbal camera aimed at vloggers, travelers and creators who want high-quality video without carrying a larger camera setup. The big question is simple: should you save money with the Luna Pro, or pay more for the dual-lens Luna Ultra?
Luna Pro at a glance
Released on September 10, 2026, the Luna Pro starts at $599.99 in the US. It uses a Leica Summicron F1.8 lens with a 20mm-equivalent field of view and a 1-inch sensor. It can record up to 8K video, 4K at up to 120fps, and native vertical 4K video at 30fps. That last feature is especially interesting for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts creators.
Luna Pro vs Luna Ultra: the important difference
The biggest difference is the camera system. Luna Pro has one main 1-inch camera. Luna Ultra keeps that main camera but adds a second 60mm-equivalent telephoto camera with a 1/1.3-inch sensor. That gives the Ultra much more flexibility when you want tighter shots without physically moving closer to your subject.
| Feature | Luna Pro | Luna Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 1-inch | 1-inch |
| Main lens | 20mm equivalent, F1.8 | 20mm equivalent, F1.8 |
| Telephoto camera | No | Yes, 60mm equivalent F2.0 |
| Display | 2-inch detachable OLED | 2-inch detachable OLED |
| Internal storage | 47GB + microSD | 47GB + microSD |
| Weight | About 215g (black) | About 233g (black) |
| Rated battery life | Up to 240 minutes* | Up to 240 minutes* |
| US starting price | $599.99 | $769.99 |
A detachable screen is one of Luna’s smartest ideas
Both models use a detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen. You can remove the screen and use it as a remote viewfinder, which is useful when filming yourself from a distance. The cameras also include four microphones in total, with one located on the detachable touchscreen remote.
Built for vertical video
Luna Pro’s native 4K vertical recording is one of its strongest selling points. Instead of recording a normal horizontal frame and heavily cropping it later, creators can capture portrait-oriented footage designed for social platforms. Insta360 has also said the Luna Ultra will receive native 4K vertical recording through a firmware update expected on September 20.
What about image quality?
For normal wide-angle shooting, the two cameras are much closer than their prices might suggest because they share the same size main sensor and F1.8 main lens. Luna Pro supports 8K Dolby Vision and 10-bit I-Log, while Leica color profiles give creators additional looks without requiring a complicated editing workflow.
Who should buy the Luna Pro?
The Luna Pro makes the most sense for solo vloggers, travelers and social-media creators who mostly shoot themselves, people, food, products and everyday scenes at relatively close distances. You still get the large main sensor, mechanical gimbal, detachable screen and high-resolution recording while saving about $170 compared with the Ultra’s US starting price.
Who should buy the Luna Ultra?
Choose the Luna Ultra if the second telephoto camera will actually change how you shoot. Travel creators, event shooters and anyone who regularly needs closer framing from a distance can benefit from its 60mm-equivalent telephoto view. If you rarely use telephoto shots, paying the extra money may be harder to justify.
GNW verdict
For most everyday creators, Luna Pro looks like the better-value starting point. It keeps the core Luna experience and the same 1-inch main-camera hardware while being smaller, lighter and cheaper. Luna Ultra remains the more versatile choice because of its second camera, but that advantage matters most when you genuinely need telephoto framing.
Note: This comparison is based on announced specifications and published product information rather than a long-term GNW hands-on test. Prices and features can change with region, bundles and firmware updates.