Nikon
COOLPIX P1100
Superzoom bridge camera with a 16MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 125x 24-3000mm equivalent lens, 4K video, and RAW support.
$1,149
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
Nikon
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Z5 IIC is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P1100
Wins
Z5 IIC
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 6,400)
- ACOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has lower Weight (620 g vs 1410 g)
- ACOOLPIX P1100 has higher EVF resolution (2,359,000 vs 1,040,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
COOLPIX P1100 is 12mm wider, 38mm taller, and 109mm thicker than Z5 IIC.
COOLPIX P1100 is 790 g heavier than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1100 · 72mm Z5 IIC
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 181 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P1100: mount data unavailable
Z5 IIC
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1100
Subject recognition
Adds Face priority, Subject tracking
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
2,359,000 vs 1,040,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Weight
620 g vs 1410 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only Z5 IIC supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Z5 IIC supports it
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Z5 IIC supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
COOLPIX P1100
Pros
- ✓125x 24-3000mm optical zoom
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓RAW still support
- ✓OLED EVF
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Very large for a compact
- –Contrast-detect AF only
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, COOLPIX P1100 or Z5 IIC?
Z5 IIC scores 7.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — 24.5MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX P1100 is 16 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P1100 and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P1100 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1100 or the Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX P1100 reaches 120 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the Z5 IIC is 790 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P1100 and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the COOLPIX P1100 and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
COOLPIX P1100: No. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 260 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1100 and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the Z5 IIC the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P1100 launched at $1,149 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The COOLPIX P1100 is $250 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.