Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II

Key Differences

  • Nikon Z6 II has a better buffer (raw) (200 shots vs 12 shots).
  • Nikon Z6 II has a better continuous shooting (14 fps vs 4 fps).
  • Nikon Z6 II has a better 1080p recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Nikon Z5 has a better price (msrp) ($1,397 vs $1,996).
  • Nikon Z5 has a better weight (590g (1.30 lb) vs 705g (1.55 lb)).
Product
Nikon Z5
Nikon
$1,397
Nikon Z6 II
Nikon
$1,996
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution24.3 MP24.5 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 51200100 โ€“ 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 10240050 โ€“ 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/80001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting4 fps14 fps
Buffer (RAW)12 shots200 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 30pUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 60pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalNoYes
Recording Limit29 min29 min
Log Profilesโˆ’N-Log / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points273273
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-6 EV-6 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
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 TypeTiltingTilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.0v5.0
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,397$1,996
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions134ร—100.5ร—69.5 mm134ร—100.5ร—69.5 mm
Weight590g (1.30 lb)705g (1.55 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)390 shots360 shots
Battery Life (LCD)470 shots410 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15cEN-EL15c