Nikon Z5 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
33 Overall Score
Price $1,594
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
- Below average af (32th 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 Z5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | 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 | ?MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1996 | 609 | 610 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z5 Z5 | 31.9 | 34.9 | 59.7 | 27.8 | 57.5 | 25.3 | 44.9 | 24.5 | 63.9 | 39.8 | 63 | 84 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.6 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 89.2 | 57.8 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.2 | 93 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.2 | 87.5 | 94.5 | 90.3 | 89.2 | 59.1 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.2 | 93 | 96.8 | 96.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87 | 95.4 | 89.1 | 84.5 | 95.2 | 97.7 | 96.9 | 82.2 | 83.4 | 93 | 92.2 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83 | 86.6 | 97.5 | 95 | 97.2 | 55.3 | 89.1 | 82.2 | 93.2 | 93 | 77.8 | 96.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 89 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 39.9 | 94.1 | 82.2 | 0 | 93 | 76 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $1,594
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Usage Scores
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