Nikon Z5 Z5
The full-frame CMOS sensor and 5-stop in-body stabilization enable sharp handheld shots and strong low-light performance. The included FTZ II mount adapter seamlessly integrates with Nikon’s vast F-mount lens ecosystem, preserving legacy glass investments. This camera is best for still photographers transitioning from DSLRs who need a familiar ergonomic body and full-frame coverage with native lens compatibility.
About This Camera
The full-frame CMOS sensor and 5-stop in-body stabilization enable sharp handheld shots and strong low-light performance. The included FTZ II mount adapter seamlessly integrates with Nikon’s vast F-mount lens ecosystem, preserving legacy glass investments. This camera is best for still photographers transitioning from DSLRs who need a familiar ergonomic body and full-frame coverage with native lens compatibility.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor ?MP full-frame
- Video 4K
- Ibis
- Weight g 1996
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average sensor (25th percentile) 25th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average af (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| ISO Range | 50 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Build
| Weight | 2.0 kg / 4.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z5 Z5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1996 | 609 | 579 | 610 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z5 Z5 | 33.6 | 36.3 | 60.2 | 29.1 | 58.2 | 25.4 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 64 | 43.6 | 58.7 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.8 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 83.3 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.8 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 0 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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