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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
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 | 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 | ?MP 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 | - | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 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) | 1996 | 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 Z5 | 35.3 | 38.1 | 61.4 | 31.9 | 61.3 | 29 | 46 | 28 | 62.7 | 44.1 | 63.3 | 86.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.3 | 96.1 | 93.6 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.7 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.5 | 76.3 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.5 | 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 | 46.7 | 95 | 85.4 | 92 | 86.3 | 82.6 | 86.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.2 | 84.6 | 93.7 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.7 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 62.7 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Usage Scores
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