Nikon Z5
Nikon

Z5

$1,397~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: August 21, 2020
Full-Frame
Sensor
24.3MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
4fps
Burst
273
AF Points

Who the Nikon Z5 is for

The Nikon Z5 is a 24.3MP full-frame mirrorless camera, a versatile all-rounder.

  • An accessible full-frame entry point with a 24MP sensor and in-body stabilization.
  • Dual card slots, weather sealing and reliable Eye-Detection AF in a well-built body.
  • 4K video with a crop, making it a stills-first value full-frame camera.

Best for

  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.
  • Low-light and events — a large full-frame sensor and ISO to 51,200.
  • Paid/professional work — dual card slots and a sealed body for reliability.

Keep in mind

  • Video is capped at 29 minutes per clip.

How the Nikon Z5 compares to other Nikon Z Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 11 Nikon Z Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight590g (1.30 lb)3rd lightest of 11
Price (MSRP)$1,397the cheapest of 11
Resolution24.3MPthe lowest of 11
4K frame rate30pjoint 4th slowest of 11

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 24.3MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K tops out at 30p, which covers standard delivery but leaves no room for slowing footage down.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorEXPEED 6
Effective Resolution24.3 MP
Lens MountNikon Z

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/200
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting4 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 60p
10-bit InternalNo
Recording Limit29 min
Log Profiles
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points273
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-6 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFNo

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x

Monitor

LCD Size3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots
LCD TypeTilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.0
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Slots2x SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$1,397
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions134×100.5×69.5 mm
Weight590g (1.30 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)390 shots
Battery Life (LCD)470 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15c

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