Who should buy the Nikon Z5 vs Nikon ZR?

Nikon Z5 is best for Entry-level full-frame & DSLR switchers.

Z5 vs Nikon ZR

Name: Nikon Z5
Brand: Nikon
Price: 999.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Quick take: The Nikon ZR has the highest resolution at 25MP; the Z5 is the most affordable.

16 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.

Nikon Z5 2020 Best for Entry-level full-frame & DSLR switchers

£999 list price · used from £505 at eBay

Used £505 at eBay → Full specs & prices

Nikon Nikon ZR 2025

£1999 new today at Clifton Cameras

£1999 at Clifton Cameras → Full specs & prices

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

Z5 — Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers: The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.

Who should buy what

Z5 (2020)

is the right camera for you if…

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

Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted

Specification	Z5Nikon · 2020	Nikon ZRNikon · 2025
Price	£999Best	£1,999
Sensor	24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	24.5MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	24.3MP	25.0MPBest
Video	4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p	6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio
Autofocus	Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection	Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops	7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR)
Burst Rate	4.5fps	20fpsBest
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)Best	390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recording
Weight	590g (body only)Best	630g (with battery and card)
Dimensions	134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm	—
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification	None (screen only)
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen	4.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z mount	Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	CFexpress Type B + microSD
Connectivity	USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	USB-C, HDMI (micro), 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 ZR

Portrait

7.7/10

6.6/10

Street

6.1/10

4.8/10

Travel

6.1/10

Wedding & Events

7.3/10

6.6/10

Filmmaking

6.1/10

7.9/10

Documentary

6.7/10

8.1/10

Sports & Action

6.4/10

Landscape

6.1/10

Wildlife

6.8/10

6.5/10

Casual

4.7/10

5.7/10

Food

6.6/10

7.8/10

Macro

6.4/10

6.2/10

Architecture

6.0/10

7.2/10

Astrophotography

6.4/10

5.6/10

Vlogging & Video

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6.5/10

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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