GoPro
LIT HERO
Ultra-compact lifestyle camera with integrated front-facing LED light, 4K60 slo-mo, 12MP photos, magnetic latch + folding fingers mounting, and 5m waterproof body at 93g.
$270
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
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 priceReleased Jun 2026
Luna Ultra is 9 months newer.
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Wins
LIT HERO
Wins
Luna Ultra
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALIT HERO has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BLuna Ultra has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 12 MP)
- BLuna Ultra has lower Weight (233 g vs 580 g)
- BLuna Ultra has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- ALIT HERO has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLIT HERO
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Luna Ultra
52 × 170 × 39 mm
233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)
LIT HERO is 79mm shorter than Luna Ultra but it is also 82mm wider and 34mm thicker.
LIT HERO is 347 g heavier than Luna Ultra.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm LIT HERO · 39mm Luna Ultra
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
LIT HERO
134 × 91 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Luna Ultra
52 × 170 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
LIT HERO
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Luna Ultra
52 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
LIT HERO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Luna Ultra
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
1.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
LIT HERO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, ProRes
AA filter
Only LIT HERO supports it
Eye AF
Only LIT HERO supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only LIT HERO supports it
Reasons to choose
Luna Ultra
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 52.4, 169.9, 38.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
37 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Weight
233 g vs 580 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
LIT HERO
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-level LED + diffuser
- ✓4K60 2× slo-mo + 4K30 4:3 vertical crop
- ✓Magnetic latch + 1/4-20 + GoPro fingers
- ✓100+ min runtime at 4K60 (light off)
- ✓Compact 93g rugged design
Cons
- –Non-removable built-in battery
- –8-bit only, fixed Protune settings
- –HyperSmooth applied in Quik app only
- –No GP-Log or 10-bit recording
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
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, LIT HERO or Luna Ultra?
LIT HERO scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Luna Ultra — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the LIT HERO and Luna Ultra?
LIT HERO is 12 MP and Luna Ultra is 37 MP, so the Luna Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the LIT HERO and Luna Ultra have in-body image stabilization?
LIT HERO has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Luna Ultra uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the LIT HERO and Luna Ultra?
LIT HERO weighs 580 g and Luna Ultra weighs 233 g, so the Luna Ultra is 347 g lighter.
Do the LIT HERO and Luna Ultra record 4K video?
LIT HERO: 4K up to 60p. Luna Ultra: 8K (7680×4320) (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the LIT HERO and Luna Ultra weather sealed?
LIT HERO: Yes. Luna Ultra: No.
How much does each cost?
LIT HERO launched at $270 and Luna Ultra at $770. The LIT HERO is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Insta360 press materials.