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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
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Luna Ultra is 4.6 years newer.
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Wins
Luna Ultra
Wins
Z9
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALuna Ultra has lower Weight (233 g vs 1160 g)
- BZ9 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- ALuna Ultra has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BZ9 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BZ9 has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 100)
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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Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
Luna Ultra is 97mm narrower and 52mm thinner than Z9 but it is also 20mm taller.
Luna Ultra is 927 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Luna Ultra · 91mm Z9
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
Z9
149 × 150 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
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Luna Ultra
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Luna Ultra: mount data unavailable
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 1160 g — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Z9 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Z9 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Z9 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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.
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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Luna Ultra or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for Luna Ultra — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Luna Ultra and Z9?
Luna Ultra is 37 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Luna Ultra and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
Luna Ultra uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Luna Ultra and Z9?
Luna Ultra weighs 233 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the Luna Ultra is 927 g lighter.
Do the Luna Ultra and Z9 record 4K video?
Luna Ultra: 8K (7680×4320) (max), 4K up to 120p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Luna Ultra and Z9 weather sealed?
Luna Ultra: No. Z9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Luna Ultra launched at $770 and Z9 at $5,499. The Luna Ultra is $4,729 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Nikon press materials.