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Osmo Action 3

Rugged 1/1.7-inch action camera with 4K 120p, dual touchscreens, RockSteady stabilization, and 16m waterproofing without a case.

$329

Launch price

Released Sep 2022

vs
Luna Ultra

Insta360

Luna Ultra

Flagship dual-lens 3-axis gimbal camera with Leica Summicron 1-inch 8K main lens, 1/1.3-inch telephoto, detachable 2-inch OLED screen, 8K30 / 4K120 video, and 37MP UltraPhoto.

$770

Launch price

Released Jun 2026

Luna Ultra is 3.8 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

Osmo Action 3

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

3categories

Luna Ultra

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Action 3 wins 3 categories·Luna Ultra wins 2 categories
  • BLuna Ultra has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 12 MP)
  • AOsmo Action 3 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
  • AOsmo Action 3 has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
  • AOsmo Action 3 has lower Weight (145 g vs 233 g)
  • BLuna Ultra has higher Battery runtime (240 min vs 160 min)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Action 3Luna Ultra
Resolution12 MP37 MP
Sensor1/1.7-inch13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max12,8006,400
Burst15 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight145 g233 g
Battery640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Action 3

71 × 44 × 33 mm

145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Luna Ultra front view

Luna Ultra

52 × 170 × 39 mm

233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)

Osmo Action 3 is 126mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Luna Ultra but it is also 18mm wider.

Osmo Action 3 is 88 g lighter than Luna Ultra.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 3 · 39mm Luna Ultra

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Osmo Action 3

71 × 44 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Luna Ultra back view

Luna Ultra

52 × 170 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Osmo Action 3

71 × 33 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Luna Ultra top view

Luna Ultra

52 × 39 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Luna Ultra

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo Action 3Luna Ultra
Portrait
1.0Limited
2.5Limited✓ wins
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
2.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
4.5Fair✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Action 3

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, HEVC

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds RockSteady, HorizonBalancing, HorizonSteady

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only Osmo Action 3 supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only Osmo Action 3 supports it

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better

  • Weight

    145 g vs 233 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Luna Ultra

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 52.4, 169.9, 38.5

  • Resolution

    37 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better

  • Battery runtime

    240 min vs 160 min — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • 1080p max frame rateBoth 240 fps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Osmo Action 3

Pros

  • 4K 120p
  • Dual touchscreens
  • 16m waterproof without case
  • RockSteady and HorizonSteady

Cons

  • Older than Action 4/5 Pro
  • Small action-cam sensor
  • Fixed ultra-wide lens

Luna Ultra

Pros

  • Dual Leica lenses (1" + tele)
  • 8K30 with 4K120 & 1080p240
  • Detachable 2" OLED screen
  • 3-axis gimbal + Deep Track 5.0

Cons

  • Premium vs Pocket 3
  • No waterproofing
  • Tele reach capped at 240mm equiv

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Action 3
Luna Ultra
Resolution
12 MP
37 MP3.1× more
Sensor type
1/1.7-inch CMOS
1" CMOS main + 1/1.3" tele (Leica Summicron)
Sensor size
1/1.7-inch
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
No
Osmo Action 3
Luna Ultra
Aperture
f/2.8
f/1.8 main / f/2.0 tele
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20mm main / 60mm tele
Field of view
155 °
Osmo Action 3
Luna Ultra
Processor
Image processor
Triple AI Chip (dual imaging + 4nm AI)
Osmo Action 3
Luna Ultra
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
12,800+1 stop
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
12,800
6,400
Osmo Action 3
Luna Ultra
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for travel, Osmo Action 3 or Luna Ultra?

Osmo Action 3 scores 7.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Luna Ultra — 145g — ultralight for all-day carry.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 3 and Luna Ultra?

Osmo Action 3 is 12 MP and Luna Ultra is 37 MP, so the Luna Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 3 and Luna Ultra?

Osmo Action 3 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Luna Ultra uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 3 and Luna Ultra?

Osmo Action 3 weighs 145 g and Luna Ultra weighs 233 g, so the Osmo Action 3 is 88 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Action 3 and Luna Ultra record 4K video?

Osmo Action 3: 4K up to 120p. Luna Ultra: 8K (7680×4320) (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Osmo Action 3 and Luna Ultra weather sealed?

Osmo Action 3: Yes. Luna Ultra: No.

Which has better battery runtime?

Osmo Action 3 is rated for about 160 minutes of continuous recording and Luna Ultra for about 240 minutes, giving the Luna Ultra the edge.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Action 3 launched at $329 and Luna Ultra at $770. The Osmo Action 3 is $441 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of DJI and Insta360 press materials.