DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Insta360 Luna Ultra – Which twin-lens pocket gimbal camera is the best?

The pocket gimbal camera has been a DJI category since the original Osmo Pocket, but the launch of the Insta360 Luna Ultra is the first time it's had real competition at the high end.

The latter landed within days of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P. Both pair a 1-inch wide-angle lens with a second telephoto camera aAnd both target the same buyer: a creator who wants a pocketable, gimbal-stabilized camera capable of a proper piece to camera without a crew.

Beyond that, DJI has stuck close to the established Pocket formula by adding a second 60mm lens to a body that still handles much like the Pocket 3 and Pocket 4 before it.

Insta360 has gone further, building a detachable remote control with its own screen and microphone into the Luna Ultra, along with built-in fold-out tripod legs and an 8K video mode that DJI's camera can't match.

So which should you buy? That's the question we'll explore as I pit the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs the Insta360 Luna Ultra.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Insta360 Luna Ultra: Specifications

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Insta360 Luna Ultra: Video and photo quality

The Insta360 Luna Ultra has the more impressive spec sheet here.

It shoots 8K at 30fps, while the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P caps out at 4K (albeit at up to 240fps for slow-motion). Insta360's I-Log 10-bit profile is also consistent across both the 20mm and 60mm lenses, and there's a 200MP stitched panorama mode alongside a more conventional 37MP UltraPhoto setting.

DJI, however, counters with LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacity) tech on its 20mm sensor, a system that adds extra capacitors to capture more highlight detail and reduce the risk of blown-out skies.

The catch is that DJI's newer D-Log 2 color profile only works on the wide lens: switch to the 60mm telephoto and you're dropped back to standard D-Log, which makes matching footage between the lenses fiddly.

In practice, both cameras produce natural, filmic color with minimal grading required, and the difference in dynamic range between the two is small enough that it rarely matters day-to-day.

🏆: Insta360 Luna Ultra

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Insta360 Luna Ultra: Design and handling

Both cameras use the wand-and-rotating-screen design pioneered by DJI's own Pocket 3. Neither is particularly rugged, as both rely on exposed gimbal mechanisms that aren't suited to sand or water.

The Luna Ultra comes with a detachable remote, which pulls away from the gimbal body complete with its own screen, physical controls and a built-in mic.

This means you can set the camera down, walk away, and frame and monitor a shot from a distance. That's something neither the Pocket 4P nor any previous pocket gimbal camera can do without a phone app – and phone apps are never as quick, simple or tactile.

It also boasts fold-out metal tripod legs, while you still need a separate screw-in tripod accessory for the Pocket 4P. Plus the separate physical zoom controller is easier to use by feel than DJI's default setup, which relies on a single 5D joystick that has to be switched between panning and zooming via an on-screen icon.

The Osmo Pocket 4P does has the advantage, though, of familiarity and backwards-compatibility. The existing Pocket 3 battery will fit it and its accessory ecosystem is well established. It has been built on, too, in the Pocket 4 generation with a new magnetic mount on the gimbal for a fill light.

🏆: Insta360 Luna Ultra

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Insta360 Luna Ultra: Battery and accessories

Both cameras claim an identical battery life of up to four hours. In real-world use, though, the two diverged sharply. The DJI consistently delivered around 210 minutes in testing, while the Insta360 tended to run closer to 120 minutes (especially when shooting in its 8K mode) and ran out entirely mid-interview on one occasion.

In practice, it's also worth noting that both will overheat and power down sooner on a continuous shot at top specs (8K 30 for the Luna or 4K 60 for DJI) – though in Adam's tests it was the Luna Ultra that went first. But most of the time you won't want very long continuous shots, so this is only a concern in some scenarios.

DJI's fast charging is another strength, topping up to 80% in under 20 minutes thanks to USB 3.1 support, and the WiFi 6 connection makes offloading large video files quick. Insta360 charges over USB-C, too, and spare battery handles are available, but there's less margin for error if you're relying on the battery for a full day.

🏆: DJI Osmo Pocket 4P

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Insta360 Luna Ultra: Price

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is the cheaper of the two at $710 for the Standard Combo. The Insta360 Luna Ultra starts higher at $769.99 for its Standard Bundle, with a pricier Creator Bundle available that adds a Mic Pro wireless microphone, a wide-angle lens and an extended battery.

🏆: DJI Osmo Pocket 4P

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Insta360 Luna Ultra: How to choose

Overall, choosing between these cameras is a close call. The Insta360 Luna Ultra is the more ambitious camera: 8K video, a detachable remote that changes how you can shoot solo and built-in tripod legs that DJI still makes you buy separately.

If you're a content creator who values flexibility and composing shots from a distance, it's worth the extra money.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is the safer, cheaper choice, with better real-world battery life, faster charging and a mature accessory ecosystem that rewards anyone already invested in DJI's Pocket line. Its 60mm lens alone is reason enough to upgrade from a single-camera Pocket.

If price and reliable battery life matter most to you, buy the DJI. If you want the most capable, most flexible pocket gimbal camera money can buy, buy the Insta360 Luna Ultra.