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Z5 II vs PEN
Quick take: The Z5 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the PEN is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·16 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 | Z5 IINikon · 2025 | PENOM System · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,329 | £849Best |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (uncropped), 10-bit N-Log | 4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with 9 subject types (people, animals, birds, vehicles) | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS with Focus Point VR | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 700g (with battery and card) | 393g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, 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
Z5 II
PEN
Portrait
8.4/10
7.0/10
Street
6.5/10
7.8/10
Travel
6.4/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
6.7/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
5.2/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
7.7/10
Landscape
7.0/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
8.0/10
8.1/10
Casual
5.7/10
6.3/10
Food
7.6/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.2/10
6.8/10
Architecture
7.3/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
5.9/10
Fun & simple
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4.7/10
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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