Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z5→Nikon Z7 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Z5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Z7 II
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Resolution46MP vs 24MP (+21MP)
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Burst rate10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic vs 4.5fps
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 | Z7 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z5 | Z7 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £2,699 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 46MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 590g (with battery) | 705g (body, battery, card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
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