Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z5→Nikon Nikon Zfc

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

You own

Nikon

£999

2020

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Nikon Zfc

£799 (-£200)

2021

✅

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 Nikon Zfc

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Z5	Nikon Zfc
Price	£999	£799
Released	2020	2021	↑
Sensor	24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	21MP	↓
Video	4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p	4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection	Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops	None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate	4.5fps	11fps	↑
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)	300 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	590g (with battery)	445g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification	0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z mount	Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single UHS-I SD

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