Nikon Z5 Z 5 Black 2018
The 24.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor, in-body 5-axis stabilization, and 273-point autofocus with Eye AF deliver sharp stills and stabilized 4K video. Dual SD card slots, USB powering while shooting, and a compact 590g build provide practical flexibility for extended creative sessions. This camera is best for beginners entering full-frame mirrorless, offering creative tools like time-lapse and focus shift without unnecessary complexity.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong af (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 273 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.10 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Battery Life | 470 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z5 Z 5 | Sony a7 a7 V | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 273 | 759 | 1053 | 779 | 117 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 12 | 30 | 20 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 590 | 610 | 590 | 658 | 410 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z5 Z 5 | 81.7 | 78.1 | 50.8 | 28.4 | 73.9 | 51.9 | 93.1 | 54.9 | 75.9 | 92.1 | 84.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.3 | 94.7 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.5 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.2 | 96.8 | 96.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 87.4 | 94.2 | 87.7 | 83.3 | 48.4 | 98.6 | 83 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 96.9 | 91 | 96.6 | 90.4 | 92.9 | 48.4 | 90.1 | 99.2 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 84.4 |
| Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 Compare | 76.2 | 73.8 | 75.9 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 93.4 | 98.4 | 99.2 | 93.2 | 87.2 | 93.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.8 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 83 | 93.2 | 76.3 | 99.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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