The DJI Pocket 3 finally has a new rival – meet the Insta360 Luna, the world’s first compact dual-lens vlogging camera

• Insta360 CEO unveils Luna vlogging camera at its annual conference in China
• "Luna" has two lenses and apparent modular design
• It's tipped to launch in first half of 2026, priced between $499 and $699

Insta360 CEO Liu Jingkang dropped something of a bombshell at the company's annual conference this week by unveiling the Insta360 Luna, the company's first pocket gimbal camera. Liu emphasized that the device is "definitely not another pocket camera," which tells us exactly what Insta360 has in its crosshairs: DJI's hugely popular Osmo Pocket stabilized vlogging camera series.

Set to arrive in the first half of 2026, the Luna enters a market that DJI has dominated for years. But rather than simply aping the formula that made the Osmo Pocket 3 a hit, Insta360 appears to be taking a different tack – one centered around a dual-camera setup.

Two cams are better than one

Yes, the most obvious difference between the Luna and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is right there on the former's face: it sports two cameras instead of one. This dual-lens design opens up some intriguing performance possibilities. I say "intriguing" because, well, we don't know exactly how the two-camera setup will function.

Insta360 hasn't revealed full specifications yet, but if I'm speculating the dual-lens setup suggests potential for improved depth sensing, better subject tracking and creative shooting modes that simply aren't possible with a single camera. It's worth noting that rumored specs for the upcoming DJI Osmo Pocket 4 suggest it will launch with a single camera module, with a dual-camera "Pro" version potentially arriving later.

If the Luna arrives on the market first with dual cameras out of the box, that's a real head start in the features department – and one that could appeal to content creators looking for something beyond the standard vlogging camera formula.

Beyond the dual cameras, the Luna seems set to embrace a modular design philosophy that contrasts with DJI's more rigidly integrated approach. Earlier leaks at The New Camera suggest interchangeable components and batteries, which could make Luna more adaptable over time – though I'll need to see the final product to judge whether this adds genuine value or merely complexity. I'd also expect the wireless Insta360 Mic Air to be fully compatible with the Luna, in much the same way the DJI Mic series works with the Pocket series.

Can Insta360 compete with DJI's empire?

Insta360 is entering a market where DJI sits as the undisputed ruler. The Pocket series is beloved by vloggers and content creators for good reasons: refined stabilization, excellent image quality and a mature ecosystem of accessories.

Expected to land somewhere between $499 and $699 (£370 to £515), the Luna should be competitively priced against the Pocket 3 and rumored Pocket 4. But pricing alone won't win this battle; Insta360 will also need to deliver on stabilization performance, image quality and software polish – areas where DJI's years of refinement really tell.

That said, Insta360 isn't without advantages. The company has proven it can compete with DJI in similar markets (and it already sells excellent stabilized, gimbal-mounted cameras – they're just webcams rather than handheld) and DJI's ongoing regulatory challenges in the US have created uncertainty for some buyers. If the Luna delivers impactful dual-camera features and integrates smoothly into the Insta360 ecosystem, I think it could appeal to both first-time buyers and creators looking for an alternative to the DJI Pocket series.

Competition is healthy, and it cannot hurt consumers if Insta360 shakes up a category that's been relatively quiet since the arrival of the Pocket 3. Whether its dual cameras prove to be a gamechanger or merely a gimmick will depend on execution – something I'll only know once a review unit lands on my desk.

For now, vloggers and content creators have an interesting choice ahead: stick with the proven DJI Pocket formula, wait and see what the Pocket 4 brings, or take a chance on Insta360's two-eyed challenger.

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