Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Zfc→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 Zfc owners will notice the difference.
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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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~470 shots (CIPA) vs 300 shots (CIPA)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zfc | Z5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Zfc | Z5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | IBIS — up to 5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 4.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 445g body only | 590g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | 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 UHS-I SD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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