Nikon Z Z5II Black 2023
EXPEED 7 processing drives 30fps bursts and 4K 60p 10-bit video through a 24.5MP full-frame sensor, paired with a bright 3000-nit EVF for clear outdoor composition. The included NIKKOR Z 24-200mm lens delivers an 8.3x versatile zoom range, while 7.5-stop IBIS and cloud-connected color presets simplify hybrid handheld shooting. Beginner vloggers and YouTube creators moving to full-frame will value the reliable 9-subject autofocus and one-lens convenience.
About This Camera
EXPEED 7 processing drives 30fps bursts and 4K 60p 10-bit video through a 24.5MP full-frame sensor, paired with a bright 3000-nit EVF for clear outdoor composition. The included NIKKOR Z 24-200mm lens delivers an 8.3x versatile zoom range, while 7.5-stop IBIS and cloud-connected color presets simplify hybrid handheld shooting. Beginner vloggers and YouTube creators moving to full-frame will value the reliable 9-subject autofocus and one-lens convenience.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.5MP full-frame
- Af points 299
- Burst fps 30
- Video 4K @60fps
- Ibis
- Weight g 454
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong burst (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong evf (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average build (20th percentile) 20th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 299 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3600000 |
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z5II | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c |
| AF Points | 299 | 759 | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 101 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 12 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 658 | 476 | 658 | 590 | 735 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z5II | 84.3 | 90.4 | 20.4 | 90.7 | 83.7 | 53.5 | 45 | 84 | 77 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.9 | 98.5 | 96.6 | 90.7 | 98.9 | 68.1 | 92 | 99.5 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 88.3 | 89.5 | 91.6 | 80.8 | 91.5 | 97.3 | 95.7 | 84 | 85.2 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 97.4 | 91.4 | 96.6 | 90.7 | 93.1 | 49 | 90.4 | 99.3 | 93.3 | 87.7 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare | 98.6 | 94.7 | 94.3 | 90.7 | 98.9 | 63.6 | 45 | 99.7 | 93.3 | 81.7 | 99.6 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 75 | 76.1 | 97.9 | 71.9 | 58.2 | 90.4 | 98.9 | 56.4 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
Usage Scores
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