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Insta360 Luna Ultra vs Ricoh Theta Z1

What Luna Ultra does better (7) and where Theta Z1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Insta360 Luna Ultra
Insta360 · 2026Luna Ultra
8.6Score
7 advantages≈ $740
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Ricoh Theta Z1
Ricoh · 2018Theta Z1
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $1,150
9.0Video4.3
9.7Photo8.4
8.7Battery3.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Luna UltraTheta Z1
52.4 × 169.938.5132.5 × 4829.7
Luna UltraTheta Z1Difference
Height169.9 mm48 mm+121.9 mm
Width52.4 mm132.5 mm−80.1 mm
Depth38.5 mm29.7 mm+8.8 mm
Weight233 g182 g+51 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Luna Ultra better than Theta Z1?

  1. 4K frame rate (max)240 fps vs 30 fps8×
  2. Battery life (recording)240 min vs 60 min4×
  3. Max video resolution8K vs 4K
  4. Max frame rate (slow motion)240 fps vs 30 fps8×
  5. Photo resolution50 MP vs 23 MP2.2×
  6. Main screen size2″ vs 0.93″2.2×
  7. Aperturef/1.8 vs f/2.1+17%

Why is Theta Z1 better than Luna Ultra?

  1. Weight233 g vs 182 g+28%
  2. Depth38.5 mm vs 29.7 mm+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Ricoh Theta Z1Ricoh Theta Z1≈ $1,1505.4
Design & durability
Weight233 g182 g
Width52.4 mm132.5 mm
Height169.9 mm48 mm
Depth38.5 mm29.7 mm
Min operating temperature0 °C0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C40 °C
Magnetic quick-release mountYes—
Video
Max video resolution8K4K
4K frame rate (max)240 fps30 fps
Max frame rate (slow motion)240 fps30 fps
Max video bitrate120 Mbps—
10-bit videoYes—
Log colour profileYes—
HDR videoYes—
H.265 / HEVCYes—
Timelapse / hyperlapseYesYes
Pre-recording (HindSight / Pre-Rec)Yes—
Sensor & photo
Sensor size1"1"
Sensor size (optical format)1″1″
Photo resolution50 MP23 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/2.1
Lenses2—
RAW photosYesYes
Stabilisation
Stabilisation systemFlowState, 6-Achsen Stabilisation3-Achsen Stabilisation
Electronic image stabilisationYesYes
360° horizon lockYes—
Screens
Front screenYes—
Main screen size2″0.93″
TouchscreenYes—
Audio
Microphones4—
Direct wireless mic connectionYes—
External microphone supportYes—
Battery
Battery capacity1,550 mAh—
Battery life (recording)240 min60 min
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
GPSYes—
Storage & features
Internal storage47 GB—
microSD card slotYes—
Max memory card2,048 GB—
Voice controlYes—
Timecode syncYes—
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