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Nikon Z5 Black
A 24.3MP full-frame sensor and 5-axis IBIS combine in a lightweight 593g body, while the bundled NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens ensures sharp, versatile shooting. Its ISO range up to 51,200 and generous dynamic range excel in low light, though the cropped 4K video and 4.5fps burst limit action use. Best for photographers who prioritize still image quality and portability over fast action or uncropped video, and who value a ready-to-shoot bundle.
Type Mirrorless
Sensor 24.9MP 35.9 x 23.9mm
Burst 4.5 fps
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weight 593 g
49 Overall Score
Price $2,338
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong stabilization (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong display (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average burst (2th percentile)
- Below average af (33th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Size | 35.9 x 23.9mm" |
| Megapixels | 24.93 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Type | Autofocus, Manual |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 4.5 |
| 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 | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Yes Start/Stop supported |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z5 | Sony a1 a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.9MP 35.9 x 23.9mm | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 4.5 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 593 | 658 | 609 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z5 | 33.3 | 36.2 | 51 | 2 | 57.9 | 55.4 | 44.9 | 68 | 64.1 | 96.8 | 72.6 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99 | 67.9 | 92 | 99.4 | 64.1 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 83.7 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.4 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.6 | 0 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
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