Nikon
Z5 II
Affordable full-frame Z mount body with EXPEED 7 AF, 7.5-stop IBIS, 30fps electronic burst, and 4K video.
$1,699
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.5 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
64,000
Burst
30 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
7.5-stop
Weight
700 g
Sensor size
Nikon Z5 II
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
Nikon Z5 II
134 × 101 × 72 mm
700 g (1.54 lb / 24.69 oz)
134 × 101 × 72 mm · 700 g (1.54 lb / 24.69 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · 24.5MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Good- · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Good- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Fair- · 700g — manageable for travel
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Good- · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ Full-frame value
- ✓ EXPEED 7 AF
- ✓ 7.5-stop IBIS
- ✓ Dual SD card slots
Cons
- – Not a stacked sensor
- – 4K 60p crop
- – Entry-level controls
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon Z5 II