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Nikon Z Z5 Black 2020
Its 24.3MP full-frame sensor and EXPEED 6 processor enable sharp 4K 30fps video with 5-stop IBIS, complemented by a 3.6M-dot EVF and weather-sealed body at a highly accessible price. The 590g weight, dual UHS-II card slots, and a 470-shot battery add practical durability and storage flexibility for on-the-go shoots. This camera is best for beginners stepping into full-frame, travel photography, and YouTubers prioritizing stabilized 4K video in a compact package.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.3MP full-frame
AF Points 273 pts
Burst 4.5 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 590 g
78 Overall Score
Price $820
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 273 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 4.5 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Battery Life | 470 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z5 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 273 | 425 | 793 | 315 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 4.5 | 20 | 11 | 75 | 12 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 590 | 579 | 413 | 721 | 590 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z5 | 82.6 | 89.4 | 94.3 | 2 | 57.9 | 52.4 | 93.2 | 64.1 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.8 | 87.1 | 90.8 | 69.3 | 89.3 | 91.5 | 95.2 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 83.5 | 49 | 98.6 | 83.7 | 92.4 | 98 |
| 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 | 0 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
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