Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z30→Nikon Z5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Z30. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Z5
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Resolution24MP vs 21MP (+3MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life~470 shots (CIPA) vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z30 | Z5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -5.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z30 | Z5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £999 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 4.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 405g body only | 590g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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