Who should buy the Z5?

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

How much does the Z5 cost in the UK?

The Z5 starts from £1249 in the UK, available across 5 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Nikon

Nikon Z5

Name: Z5
Brand: Nikon
Availability: InStock

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.

GearFrame's Take

The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.

Starting from

£1249 new

Used from £500 (eBay)

Average price across retailers: ~£1124

Available at 5 retailers

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✓ Available at 5 retailers 🔒 No signup needed 📦 UK stock only

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Wex Photo Video

£1249

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eBay used

Lowest Buy It Now · marketplace

£500

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Wex Photo Video used

£547

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eBay

Lowest Buy It Now · marketplace

£505

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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 (body only)

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

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

Full frame

Viewfinder Type

Electronic

Screen Type

Tilting

Touchscreen

Yes

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

470 shots

Dimensions

134 × 100 × 70mm

Weight (Grams)

675g

Autofocus Type

On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)

Subject Detection

Face, Eye, Animal

Max Burst Rate

4.5fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Yes (5.0 stops)

Maximum Native ISO

51200

Max Video Resolution

Max 4K Frame Rate

30fps

10-Bit Video

Log Profile

Built-in Microphone Input

Yes

Headphone Jack

Yes

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Who should buy this

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

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

7.7

Street

6.1

Travel

6.1

Wedding & Events

7.3

Filmmaking

6.1

Documentary

6.7

Sports & Action

6.4

Landscape

6.1

Wildlife

6.8

Casual

5.2

Food

6.6

Macro

6.4

Architecture

6.0

Astrophotography

6.4

✅ Great For

🧑

Portrait 7.7 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and lens reach / ecosystem. Full-frame sensor and IBIS make portraits with natural light simple and beautiful.

💍

Wedding & Events 7.3 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and pro reliability.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

📷

Casual 5.2 Held back by ease of use and generation.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →