Insta360 Luna Takes on DJI Pocket 4

Insta360 just walked onto the stage and introduced Luna, its first true pocket gimbal camera as our favorite news detective posted on his twitter account, and the entire room probably did a double take. Not because it is small. Not because it is modular. But because it looks like Wall E decided to quit cleaning up Earth and start a YouTube channel.

Yep, to me that’s a Wall-E.

Two big round lenses staring at you like a curious Pixar robot that just discovered 4K video and active stabilization. If Wall-E had a tripod mount and a creator affiliate link, this would be it.

And that is not an insult. It is branding gold.

Insta360 CEO Liu Jingkang officially confirmed Luna at the company’s annual meeting, stating it will launch in the first half of 2026. That places it squarely in the ring with the upcoming DJI Osmo Pocket 4, which is also expected before mid year. Translation, the pocket camera war of 2026 has officially begun.

A Pocket Camera That Looks Like Wall E

Let us address the robot in the room.

The dual lens front design gives Luna an expressive face. It does not look like a traditional single eye gimbal camera. It looks alive. Slightly judgmental. Possibly aware of your shaky framing habits.

The CEO made it very clear during the presentation that Luna is definitely not another pocket camera and not based on DJI technology. That line alone tells you everything. Insta360 knows exactly who it is poking.

Unlike the current Pocket 3, which features a single camera module, Luna is expected to feature a visible dual camera setup. Leaks have suggested a modular system, possibly allowing interchangeable components, which would make it more adaptable than the fixed design approach DJI has taken so far.

If that modular concept becomes reality, Luna could feel less like a gadget and more like a creative toolbox. Swap lenses, integrate accessories, sync audio seamlessly inside the Insta360 ecosystem, and suddenly this Wall E lookalike becomes a Swiss army robot.

Pricing rumors place it between 499 and 699 dollars, which is precisely the psychological sweet spot where creators start whispering, maybe I do not need the Pocket 4 after all.

Luna vs The Coming Pocket 4

Now let us talk about the elephant in the gimbal.

DJI created this market. The Pocket series practically invented the idea that you could carry a stabilized cinema machine in your jeans pocket. The Pocket 3 was a hit. The Pocket 4 is coming. And everyone knows it.

Current expectations suggest the standard Pocket 4 will stick to a single camera module, with a possible Pro version later offering dual cameras. If Luna launches first with a dual setup out of the box, that becomes a headline feature before DJI even gets its turn.

And timing matters.

Insta360 already dominates the 360 camera world with the X5 and Ace Pro 2. DJI entered that segment with the Osmo 360, but the Insta360 ecosystem remains strong and cohesive. Their wireless mic system integrates cleanly, without needing bulky receivers hanging off the side of the camera. That seamless integration hints that Luna will not be a standalone experiment but a node inside a growing ecosystem.

Then there is the regulatory cloud hovering over DJI in the United States. While nothing is final, uncertainty alone can influence buying decisions. If you are an American creator who wants stability in more ways than one, Luna might look like a safe bet.

This is no longer just about specs. It is about trust, ecosystem, and who feels future proof.

DroneXL’s Take.

Luna is not just a new camera. It is a strategic punch thrown directly at DJI’s core product line, wrapped in the adorable face of a Pixar robot.

If Insta360 delivers strong stabilization, competitive image quality, modular flexibility, and a price that undercuts or matches the Pocket 4, this could be the first serious disruption in the pocket gimbal category since DJI created it.

But here is the brutal truth. DJI has experience, polish, and a loyal base that upgrades almost automatically. If Pocket 4 lands with major sensor improvements and refined software, Luna will need more than personality and dual lenses to win.

Still, competition is good. It forces innovation. It forces better pricing. It forces companies to stop playing it safe.

And if the future of pocket cameras involves tiny robotic faces staring back at us while filming our vlogs in buttery smooth 4K, then 2026 might be the most entertaining year this category has ever seen.

Photo credit: Pixar Animation Studios, Quadro_news, Reddit / X.