Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Zf

Key Differences

  • Nikon Z5 II has a better buffer (raw) (200 shots vs 40 shots).
  • Nikon Z5 II has a better price (msrp) ($1,699 vs $1,999).
  • Nikon Zf has a better battery life (lcd) (430 shots vs 420 shots).
  • Nikon Z5 II has a better weight (700g (1.54 lb) vs 710g (1.57 lb)).
Product
Nikon Z5 II
Nikon
$1,699
Nikon Zf
Nikon
$1,999
Imaging
Sensor TypePartially-Stacked CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution24.5 MP24.5 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 64000100 โ€“ 64000
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480050 โ€“ 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/160001/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting14 fps14 fps
Buffer (RAW)200 shots40 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesN-Log / N-RAW / HLGN-Log / N-RAW / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points273273
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-10 EV-10 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFYesYes
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x0.8x
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots2.10M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.3v5
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,699$1,999
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy / Polycarbonate
Dimensions134ร—100.5ร—72 mm144ร—103ร—49 mm
Weight700g (1.54 lb)710g (1.57 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)380 shots380 shots
Battery Life (LCD)420 shots430 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15cEN-EL15c