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.
Type mirrorless
Sensor ?MP full-frame
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weight 1996 g
38 Overall Score
Price $1,490
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average sensor (30th percentile)
- Below average display (31st percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment read
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 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-H2S | 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 | 61MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 40 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1996 | 723 | 579 | 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 | 36.7 | 40.4 | 64.3 | 34.2 | 62.9 | 29.7 | 46.7 | 30.7 | 62.9 | 52.2 | 66.1 | 89.3 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97.3 | 79.3 | 96 | 78.5 | 94.6 | 87.4 | 98.6 | 95.3 | 97.8 | 98.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 62.9 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 95.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.9 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 63 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 95.3 | 78.1 | 97.3 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96.1 | 98 | 85.7 | 94.9 | 87.1 | 49.5 | 95.9 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 89 | 84.7 | 89.3 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84.6 | 87.6 | 94.8 | 91.7 | 71.1 | 49.5 | 94.2 | 87.4 | 62.9 | 95.3 | 99.9 | 97.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $1,490
Newegg 1 offer From $1,490
Amazon 1 offer From $1,594
Price History
Usage Scores
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