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Nikon D780 vs Z5 II
Quick take: The Nikon D780 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the Z5 II is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Nikon D780Nikon · 2020 | Z5 IINikon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,329Best |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.0MPBest | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (uncropped), 10-bit N-Log |
| Autofocus | 51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with 9 subject types (people, animals, birds, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS with Focus Point VR |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 14fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder) | 380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 840g (with battery and card) | 700g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverage | EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | Vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Nikon D780
Z5 II
Portrait
6.7/10
8.4/10
Street
5.4/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.3/10
8.1/10
Filmmaking
6.2/10
7.1/10
Documentary
6.5/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
7.9/10
Landscape
6.2/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
8.0/10
Casual
4.2/10
5.7/10
Food
5.8/10
7.6/10
Macro
5.4/10
7.2/10
Architecture
5.9/10
7.3/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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