Nikon Z Z5 2021
A 24.9MP full-frame CMOS sensor with 5-stop IBIS delivers sharp handheld stills, though the 2fps burst rate limits action use. The bundled FTZ adapter opens access to a vast library of F-mount glass, adding value for existing Nikon DSLR owners. This camera is best for landscape and portrait photographers who prioritize sensor stabilization and lens compatibility over high-speed shooting.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.5MP full-frame
AF Points 273 pts
Burst 2 fps
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weight 675 g
55 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong af (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average burst (0th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 101 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 273 |
| AF Type | Autofocus, Manual |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 2 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-a |
| HDMI | Yes Start/Stop supported |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z5 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 273 | 693 | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 2 | 10 | 15 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 675 | 723 | 557 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z5 | 84 | 39.8 | 52.7 | 0.2 | 61.6 | 59.7 | 46.7 | 75.4 | 43.2 | 88 | 97.7 | 88.4 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.1 | 98.8 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.3 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.1 | 92.3 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 62.7 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 92.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.1 | 92.3 | 89.2 | 84.4 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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