Z5vs Nikon Zfc
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Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The z5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 (2020) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 590g (with battery) | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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