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
Launch priceReleased Jan 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 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
Z5 II
Wins
Z5 IIC
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ5 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 0 fps)
- AZ5 II has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 1,040,000)
- AZ5 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BZ5 IIC has lower Weight (620 g vs 700 g)
- AZ5 II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 59.94 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z5 II
134 × 101 × 72 mm
700 g (1.54 lb / 24.69 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
Z5 II is 20mm taller than Z5 IIC.
Z5 II is 80 g heavier than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Z5 II · 72mm Z5 IIC
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z5 II
134 × 101 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.
Z5 II
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z5 II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z5 II
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
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
Z5 II
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 1,040,000 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 100.5
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Internal RAW video
Only Z5 IIC supports it
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 80.7
Weight
620 g vs 700 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Fish
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.5 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 64,000
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 273
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z5 II
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
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Z5 II or Z5 IIC?
Z5 IIC scores 7.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for Z5 II — 620g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the Z5 II and Z5 IIC?
Both cameras share the same 24.5 MP resolution.
Do the Z5 II and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
Z5 II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z5 II or the Z5 IIC?
Z5 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z5 II and Z5 IIC?
Z5 II weighs 700 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the Z5 IIC is 80 g lighter.
Do the Z5 II and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
Z5 II: 4K up to 60p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Z5 II and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
Z5 II: Yes. Z5 IIC: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Z5 II launched at $1,699 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The Z5 IIC is $300 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.