Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Coolpix P1100→Nikon Z5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Z5 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Nikon Coolpix P1100 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Z5
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Resolution24MP vs 16MP (+8MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationImproved — IBIS — up to 5 stops
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Battery life~470 shots (CIPA) vs 250 shots (CIPA)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | Z5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.3 | ||
| Street | +2.7 | ||
| Travel | +3.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.7 | ||
| Documentary | +3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.8 | ||
| Casual | +1.9 | ||
| Food | +2.1 | ||
| Macro | +3.2 | ||
| Architecture | +1.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | Z5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £999 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 4.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 1,410g (with battery and card) | 590g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | |
| Screen | Vari-angle screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | Nikon Z mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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