Nikon 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.
Type mirrorless
Sensor ?MP full-frame
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weight 1996 g
39 Overall Score
Price $1,490
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
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 | 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 | ?MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 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) | 1996 | 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 Z5 | 36 | 39.8 | 63.9 | 33.9 | 61.6 | 29.2 | 46.7 | 30 | 62.7 | 49.9 | 65.4 | 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 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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