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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
7.5/ 10
  • · 24.5MP — solid resolution
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

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

Travel

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 700g — manageable for travel
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 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

Sensor

Resolution24.5 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame BSI-CMOS
Sensor size35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorEXPEED 7

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)64,000
ISO max (expanded)204,800

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-10 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionPeople, Birds, Dogs, Cats, Cars, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Trains, Airplanes

Burst

Burst (mechanical)14 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileN-Log / HLG
CodecsH.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness7.5 stops

Body

Weight700 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)134 × 100.5 × 72 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryEN-EL15c

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 typeVari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C SuperSpeed USB
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
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