Nikon

Z5

The Nikon Z5 is the entry point to full-frame in the Z system — the most affordable full-frame Z camera. With a 24.3MP sensor, dual card slots, IBIS, and access to the excellent Z-mount lens range, it offers compelling full-frame value for photographers stepping up from APS-C or moving from DSLR.

Typical Price
£999–£1249
Average price across retailers: ~£1124
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Core
Released
2020
Sensor
24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution
24.3 MP
Mount
Nikon Z mount
Dimensions
134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm
Weight
590g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection
Stabilisation
IBIS — up to 5 stops
Burst Rate
4.5fps
Battery Life
~470 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p
Viewfinder
EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification
Screen
3.2" tilting touchscreen
Memory Cards
Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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Suitability Score by Genre
Portrait
9.0
Travel
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Everyday
9.0
Sports
4.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Great For
👤
Portrait Full-frame sensor and IBIS make portraits with natural light simple and beautiful.
✈️
Travel Weather sealed and compact for full-frame. IBIS helps with handheld travel shots.
🏔️
Landscape Full-frame dynamic range is excellent for landscape work.
📷
Everyday A capable daily shooter for enthusiasts stepping up to full-frame.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏅
Sports 4.5fps burst is too slow for most sports and action photography.
🎬
Vlogging & Video Cropped 4K and no headphone jack limits video appeal.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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Nikon Z5 Series
Nikon's entry-level full-frame Z camera — across two generations.