Nikon Z Z5 Black 2020 Review
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.3 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 273 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 4.5 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3690000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Battery Life | 470 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z5 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | OM System OM OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 273 | 425 | 759 | 315 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 4.5 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 12 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 590 | 579 | 610 | 721 | 590 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z5 | 82.7 | 89.4 | 94.4 | 2 | 59.1 | 52.8 | 93 | 84.3 | 63.5 | 93 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.4 | 89.5 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.3 | 83.8 | 93 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.9 | 90.9 | 89.3 | 60.2 | 96.6 | 99.7 | 93.4 | 93 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 87.8 | 97.2 | 95.2 | 97.4 | 56.3 | 89.2 | 84.3 | 93.4 | 93 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 87.8 | 94.4 | 88.4 | 84.1 | 49.6 | 98.6 | 84.3 | 83.8 | 93 | 94.6 | 98.1 |
| OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 99.7 | 81.8 | 99.8 | 85 | 42.3 | 94.2 | 84.3 | 0 | 93 | 94.6 | 99.6 |