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Nikon Z5 Series
Nikon's entry-level full-frame Z camera — across two generations.
The Z5 line is the most accessible full-frame Z camera Nikon makes. The original Z5 introduced dual SD card slots, IBIS, and full-frame quality at an unprecedented price; the Z5 II refined the autofocus significantly and improved video performance.
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Generation 1
Nikon Z5
24MP
4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p
Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection
IBIS — up to 5 stops
4.5fps
~470 shots (CIPA)
Weather sealed
590g (with battery)
2
Current generation
Nikon Z5 II
25MP
4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
~470 shots (CIPA)
Weather sealed
700g body only
What's new in this generation
- Burst rate: 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
- Video: 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log
- Price: +£300 vs previous
All generations at a glance
| Spec | Z5 (2020) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1299 |
| Resolution | 24MP | 25MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 590g (with battery) | 700g body only |