How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Nikon
Nikon Z5II vs Nikon Z5
Short AnswerNikon Z5 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionNikon Z5II
Image StabilizationNikon Z5II
Autofocus PointsTie
Battery LifeNikon Z5
WeightNikon Z5
Launch PriceNikon Z5
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.5
B24.3
Stabilization (Stops)
A7.5
B5
Battery (Shots)
A330
B390
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A700
B675
AF Points
A273
B273
Form Factor
134 × 100.5 × 72 mm
134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon Z5II If…
- Higher resolution (24.5 MP vs 24.3 MP)
- Higher image stabilization (7.5 stops vs 5 stops)
Choose Nikon Z5 If…
- Higher battery life (390 shots vs 330 shots)
- Lighter body (675 g vs 700 g)
- Costs less at launch ($1399 vs $1699.95)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon Z5II | Nikon Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP | 24.3 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 64000 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | 7.5 Stops | 5 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 273 | 273 |
| Low-Light AF | -10 EV | -3 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 7.8 fps | 4.5 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M | 3.69M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Tilting |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 60p | 4K 30p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit H.265 | 8-bit 4:2:0 |
| Log Profile | N-Log | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 700 g | 675 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 330 Shots | 390 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 1699.95 | 1399 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.