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
Nikon
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Z5 IIC is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
Z5 IIC
Wins
Zf
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZf has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZf has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 1,040,000)
- BZf has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AZ5 IIC has lower Weight (620 g vs 710 g)
- BZf has higher Battery life (CIPA) (380 shots vs 350 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
Z5 IIC is 10mm narrower and 22mm shorter than Zf but it is also 23mm thicker.
Z5 IIC is 90 g lighter than Zf.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Z5 IIC · 49mm Zf
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Zf
144 × 103 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Zf
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z5 IIC
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Zf
✓ 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 IIC
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Internal RAW video
Only Z5 IIC supports it
Weight
620 g vs 710 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Fish
Reasons to choose
Zf
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, MicroSD UHS-I
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 1,040,000 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better
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 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
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Z5 IIC or Zf?
Zf scores 7.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for Z5 IIC — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Z5 IIC and Zf?
Both cameras share the same 24.5 MP resolution.
Do the Z5 IIC and Zf have in-body image stabilization?
Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z5 IIC or the Zf?
Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z5 IIC and Zf?
Z5 IIC weighs 620 g and Zf weighs 710 g, so the Z5 IIC is 90 g lighter.
Do the Z5 IIC and Zf record 4K video?
Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p. Zf: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Z5 IIC and Zf weather sealed?
Z5 IIC: Yes. Zf: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Z5 IIC and 380 shots for the Zf, giving the Zf the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z5 IIC launched at $1,399 and Zf at $2,049. The Z5 IIC is $650 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.