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
Released Jan 2025
Nikon
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Released Sep 2025
ZR is 8 months newer.
Wins
Z5 II
Wins
ZR
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ5 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AZ5 II has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 51,200)
- BZR has lower Weight (630 g vs 700 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Z5 II
134 × 101 × 72 mm
700 g (1.54 lb / 24.69 oz)
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
Z5 II is 20mm taller and 23mm thicker than ZR.
Z5 II is 70 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Z5 II · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z5 II
134 × 101 mm
ZR
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
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z5 II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z5 II
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
ZR
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 100.5, 72
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZR
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 80.5, 49
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only ZR supports it
Weight
630 g vs 700 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.5 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Z5 II or ZR?
ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for Z5 II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Z5 II and ZR?
Both cameras share the same 24.5 MP resolution.
Do the Z5 II and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
Z5 II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z5 II or the ZR?
Z5 II reaches 30 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z5 II and ZR?
Z5 II weighs 700 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 70 g lighter.
Do the Z5 II and ZR record 4K video?
Z5 II: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z5 II and ZR weather sealed?
Z5 II: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Z5 II launched at $1,699 and ZR at $2,199. The Z5 II is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.