Nikon Z5
A 24.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor and EXPEED 6 processor deliver strong image quality, while 5-axis in-body stabilization provides 5 stops of shake reduction for sharp handheld shots. Its weather-sealed magnesium alloy body houses a 3.7M-dot EVF and dual UHS-II card slots at an entry-level full-frame price point. This camera is best for stills-focused photographers and travelers who prioritize durable build and sensor performance over high-speed burst shooting or advanced video features.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.3MP full-frame
AF Points 273 pts
Burst 4.5 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 142 g
53 Overall Score
Price $1,760
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong evf (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average burst (2nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 273 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 4.5 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Battery Life | 470 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
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 | 24.3MP 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 | 4.5 | 10 | 15 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 142 | 723 | 557 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z5 | 85.4 | 94.7 | 90.5 | 1.9 | 23.9 | 58.6 | 94.9 | 87.1 | 64.6 | 22 | 88.4 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.3 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.1 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 89.2 | 84.4 | 88.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $1,760
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Usage Scores
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