Nikon Z Z5 II
The bundled NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens provides a versatile constant-aperture zoom range, making this full-frame kit a strong single-lens solution for travel and portraiture. Inherited professional-grade subject-detection autofocus reliably locks onto eyes, while the compact, weather-sealed body offers refined ergonomics for all-day handling. This camera is best for stills-focused enthusiasts and hybrid shooters upgrading from a DSLR who prioritize low-light image quality and lens flexibility over advanced video specs.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (29th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | full-frame |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z5 II | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 693 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 10 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 723 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z5 II | 78.3 | 39.5 | 35.3 | 32.9 | 23.2 | 28.7 | 46.4 | 29.4 | 53.9 | 41.8 | 35.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.8 | 94.9 | 93.5 | 98 | 96.7 | 98.1 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 95.1 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.4 | 99 | 97.2 | 78 | 96.1 | 76.1 | 93.8 | 86.8 | 95.6 | 97.9 | 98.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.7 | 90.6 | 95.4 | 93.5 | 98.6 | 63.3 | 97 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 99.5 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Compare | 97.6 | 90.8 | 96.4 | 91.4 | 94.5 | 54.1 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 95.6 | 94.1 | 88.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 94.8 | 97.8 | 85.1 | 95 | 85.5 | 47 | 95.3 | 86.8 | 89.2 | 88 | 88.1 |
Usage Scores
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