Camera Comparison
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z5 II
Key Differences
- Nikon Z5 II has a better buffer (raw) (200 shots vs 12 shots).
- Nikon Z5 II has a better continuous shooting (14 fps vs 4 fps).
- Nikon Z5 II has a better 4k recording (Up to 60p vs Up to 30p).
- Nikon Z5 II has a better 1080p recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
- Nikon Z5 II has a better low light af (-10 EV vs -6 EV).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | Partially-Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 24.3 MP | 24.5 MP |
| Max Image Size | 4K | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 51200 | 100 – 64000 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 102400 | 50 – 204800 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 4 fps | 14 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 12 shots | 200 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 30p | Up to 60p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | No | Yes |
| Recording Limit | 29 min | No limit |
| Log Profiles | − | N-Log / N-RAW / HLG |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 273 | 273 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -6 EV | -10 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M dots | 3.69M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.8x | 0.8x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Resolution | 2.10M dots | 2.10M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v5.3 |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,397 | $1,699 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 134×100.5×69.5 mm | 134×100.5×72 mm |
| Weight | 590g (1.30 lb) | 700g (1.54 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 390 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 470 shots | 420 shots |
| Battery Type | EN-EL15c | EN-EL15c |
