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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
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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.
| 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.
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 →