Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z5→Nikon Z5 II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

£999

2020

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Z5 II

£1299 (+£300)

2025

✅

Strong upgrade

The Z5 II improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Z5 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the Z5 II

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Z5	Z5 II
Price	£999	£1,299
Released	2020	2025	↑
Sensor	24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p	4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (uncropped), 10-bit N-Log
Autofocus	Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection	Hybrid phase-detect AF with 9 subject types (people, animals, birds, vehicles)
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops	7.5-stop IBIS with Focus Point VR
Burst Rate	4.5fps	14fps	↑
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)	380 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	590g (body only)	700g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification	EVF, 3.69M dots
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen	Vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z mount	Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual SD (UHS-II)

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