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
Nikon
COOLPIX P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Luna Ultra is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
Luna Ultra
Wins
COOLPIX P1000
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALuna Ultra has lower Weight (233 g vs 1415 g)
- ALuna Ultra has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- ALuna Ultra has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- ALuna Ultra has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 16 MP)
- ALuna Ultra has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 6 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Luna Ultra
52 × 170 × 39 mm
233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
Luna Ultra is 94mm narrower and 143mm thinner than COOLPIX P1000 but it is also 51mm taller.
Luna Ultra is 1182 g lighter than COOLPIX P1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Luna Ultra · 181mm COOLPIX P1000
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Luna Ultra
52 × 170 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Luna Ultra
52 × 39 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 181 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Luna Ultra
Codecs
Adds H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 52.4, 169.9, 38.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
233 g vs 1415 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Touchscreen
Only Luna Ultra supports it
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1000
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4, MPEG-4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Eye AF
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
COOLPIX P1000
Pros
- ✓125x 24–3000mm zoom
- ✓RAW support
- ✓4K video
- ✓Incredible reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Very large body
- –Slow at tele end
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Luna Ultra or COOLPIX P1000?
COOLPIX P1000 scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Luna Ultra — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the Luna Ultra and COOLPIX P1000?
Luna Ultra is 37 MP and COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP, so the Luna Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Luna Ultra and COOLPIX P1000 have in-body image stabilization?
Luna Ultra uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Luna Ultra and COOLPIX P1000?
Luna Ultra weighs 233 g and COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g, so the Luna Ultra is 1182 g lighter.
Do the Luna Ultra and COOLPIX P1000 record 4K video?
Luna Ultra: 8K (7680×4320) (max), 4K up to 120p. COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the Luna Ultra and COOLPIX P1000 weather sealed?
Luna Ultra: No. COOLPIX P1000: No.
How much does each cost?
Luna Ultra launched at $770 and COOLPIX P1000 at $999. The Luna Ultra is $229 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Nikon press materials.