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
57 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong af (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average burst (0th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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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 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 273 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 2 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 675 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z5 | 82.6 | 38.1 | 51.2 | 0.3 | 61.3 | 59.1 | 46 | 72 | 81.3 | 85 | 97.3 | 86.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.4 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 92 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 92 | 86.4 | 82.6 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.5 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Usage Scores
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