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Z5

Entry full-frame Z with dual slots and IBIS.

$1,399

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

24.3 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

51,200

Burst

4.5 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

5-stop

Weight

590 g

Battery

470 shots

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Sensor size

Nikon Z5

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Nikon Z mount

40

First-party

50

Third-party

90+

Total available

Mount introduced 2018

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

134 × 101 × 70 mm · 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 24.3MP — solid resolution
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · Mic and headphone jacks for production audio

Landscape

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 590g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions
  • · ISO 51,200 for low-light wildlife

Vlogging

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Dual slots at entry price
  • IBIS
  • Full-frame

Cons

  • Older AF
  • 4K crop
  • Slow burst

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Nikon Z5

Sensor

Resolution24.3 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS
Sensor size35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorEXPEED 6

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/8000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemHybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
AF points / zones273
AF low-light limit-3 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionPeople, Dogs, Cats

Burst

Burst (mechanical)4.5 fps
Burst (electronic)4.5 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate30 fps
1080p max frame rate60 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
CodecsH.264/AVC

Stabilization

Stabilization type5-axis sensor-shift
In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness5 stops

Body

Weight590 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryEN-EL15c
Battery life (CIPA)470 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution3,690,000 dots
EVF magnification0.8 ×

LCD

LCD size3.2 in
LCD typeTilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C
HDMIMini HDMI (Type C)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountNikon Z