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- X3 vs Pilot Era
Insta360 X3 vs Labpano Pilot Era
What X3 does better (7) and where Pilot Era wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
X3Pilot Era
| X3 | Pilot Era | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46 mm | 61.4 mm | −15.4 mm |
| Width | 114 mm | 61.4 mm | +52.6 mm |
| Depth | 33.1 mm | 159 mm | −125.9 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 750 g | −570 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is X3 better than Pilot Era?
- Weight180 g vs 750 g4.2×
- 4K frame rate (max)60 fps vs 30 fps2×
- Max frame rate (slow motion)60 fps vs 30 fps2×
- Photo resolution18 MP vs 12 MP+50%
- Depth33.1 mm vs 159 mm4.8×
- Min operating temperature-20 °C vs 0 °C
- Aperturef/1.9 vs f/2.2+16%
Why is Pilot Era better than X3?
- Battery life (recording)81 min vs 210 min2.6×
- Max video resolution6K vs 8K
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 7,200 mAh4×
- Main screen size2.29″ vs 3.1″+35%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 750 g |
| Width | 114 mm | 61.4 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 61.4 mm |
| Depth | 33.1 mm | 159 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 10 m | — |
| Min operating temperature | -20 °C | 0 °C |
| Max operating temperature | 40 °C | 45 °C |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 6K | 8K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 60 fps | 30 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 60 fps | 30 fps |
| Log colour profile | Yes | — |
| HDR video | Yes | Yes |
| H.265 / HEVC | — | Yes |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-recording (HindSight / Pre-Rec) | Yes | — |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Sensor size | 1/2" | — |
| Sensor size (optical format) | 0.5″ | — |
| Photo resolution | 18 MP | 12 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.2 |
| Max field of view | 360° | 360° |
| Lenses | 2 | — |
| RAW photos | Yes | — |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | 6-Achsen Stabilisation | 9-Achsen Stabilisierung |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Main screen size | 2.29″ | 3.1″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | 4 | — |
| External microphone support | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 7,200 mAh |
| Battery life (recording) | 81 min | 210 min |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| Webcam mode | Yes | — |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | — |
| Voice control | Yes | — |
