Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z5II specifications comparison

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Ready to level up with full-frame? The Z5II will be your new creative buddy. Faster autofocus, better low-light clarity, stunning visuals. It’s the perfect upgrade for photographers, videographers and creators of all kinds.

Nikon Z mount

5-axis image sensor shift, lens shift available with VR lenses

5-axis image sensor shift

Approx. 590 g (20.9 oz.) camera body only

Approx. 700 g ( 1 lb. 8.7 oz. ) with battery and memory card but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 620 g/1 lb. 5.9 oz. (camera body only)

Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses

Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses

Nikon Z mount

N/A

Full-frame/FX-format

Full-frame / FX-Format

24.3 million

24.5 million

35.9 mm x 23.9 mm

35.9 mm x 23.9 mm

Full-frame/FX-format

Full-frame/FX-format

CMOS

CMOS

24.93 million

25.28 million

Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning

Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)

No

No

FX 6,016 x 4,016 (Large) 4,512 x 3,008 (Medium) 3,008 x 2,008 (Small) DX 3,936 x 2,624 (Large) 2,944 x 1,968 (Medium) 1,968 x 1,312 (Small) Image Area 1:1 (24 x 24) 4,016 x 4,016 (Large) 3,008 x 3,008 (Medium) 2,000 x 2,000 (Small) Image Area 16:9 (36 x 20) 6,016 x 3,384 (Large) 4,512 x 2,536 (Medium) 3,008 x 1,688 (Small) Photographs taken while filming movies at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160: 3,840 x 2,160 Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080: 1,920 x 1,080

[FX (36×24)] selected for image area: (L) 6048 x 4032 ( 24.4 million) (M) 4528 x 3024 ( 13.7 million) (S) 3024 x 2016 ( 6.1 million) [DX (24×16)] selected for image area: (L) 3984 x 2656 ( 10.6 million) (M) 2976 x 1992 ( 5.9 million) (S) 1984 x 1328 ( 2.6 million) [1:1 (24×24)] selected for image area: (L) 4032 x 4032 ( 16.3 million) (M) 3024 x 3024 ( 9.1 million) (S) 2016 x 2016 ( 4.1 million) [16:9 (36×20)] selected for image area: (L) 6048 x 3400 ( 20.6 million) (M) 4528 x 2544 ( 11.5 million) (S) 3024 x 1696 ( 5.1 million)

NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed or compressed) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

NEF (RAW): 14 bit; choose from lossless compression, high efficiency (high), and high efficiency options JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available HEIF: Supports fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats

Auto Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon) Selected Picture Control can be modified Storage for custom Picture Controls

Auto , Standard , Neutral , Vivid , Monochrome , Flat Monochrome , Deep Tone Monochrome , Portrait , Rich Tone Portrait , Landscape , Flat Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for Custom Picture Controls * Note: Choice of Picture Controls is restricted to Standard, Monochrome, and Flat when HLG is selected for tone mode during still photography.

SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards

SD , SDHC (UHS-II compliant) , SDXC (UHS-II compliant)

Dual Slots

2 Secure Digital (SD) cards Either card can be used for overflow or backup storage, for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG or HEIF pictures, or for storage of duplicate JPEG or HEIF pictures at different sizes and image qualities; pictures can be copied between cards.

DCF 2.0 Exif 2.31

DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32, MPEG‑A MIAF

1.27 cm (0.5-in.) approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with colour balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls

1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 18-level manual brightness controls

Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical

Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical

Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)

Approx. 0.8× (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)

21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)

21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)

-4 to +2 m-1

-4 to +2 m-1

N/A

Yes

N/A

Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply

N/A

Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply

Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply)

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter

1/8000 sec

N/A

No

N/A

X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported

Flash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of ¹⁄₂₀₀ s or slower; faster sync speeds are supported with auto FP high-speed sync

No

No

Single frame Low-speed continuous High-speed continuous Self-timer

Single frame , continuous low-speed , continuous high-speed , continuous high-speed (extended) , high-speed frame capture + with Pre-Release Capture , Self-timer

Low-speed continuous: 1-4 fps High-speed continuous: 4.5 fps

¹⁄₈₀₀₀ to 30 s (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃, ¹⁄₂, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M), Bulb, Time

Low-speed continuous: 1-4 fps High-speed continuous: 4.5 fps

Up to 30 fps Continuous low-speed: Approx. 1 to 7 fps Continuous high-speed2: – Approx. 7.8 fps (when the shutter type is set to [Auto] or [Mechanical shutter]) – Approx. 9.4 fps (when the shutter type is set to [Electronic front-curtain shutter]) – Approx. 10 fps (when silent mode is set to [ON]) Continuous high-speed (extended)2: – Approx. 14 fps – Approx. 15 fps (when silent mode is set to [ON]) High-speed frame capture + (C15): Approx. 15 fps High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps 1. Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in-house tests. 2. When using an image quality setting other than NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) +.

4.5 frames per second

N/A

2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.

2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s

TTL metering using camera image sensor

TTL metering using camera image sensor

Matrix metering Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point Highlight-weighted metering

Matrix metering Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame Spot metering: Meters circle with a diameter of approximately 4 mm centered on selected focus point Highlight-weighted metering

Matrix or center-weighted metering: -3 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)

-4 to +17 EV * Figures are for ISO 100 equivalent and f/2.0 lens at 20 °C/68 °F

CPU

N/A

Auto Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-priority auto (S) Aperture-priority auto (A) Manual (M) User settings (U1, U2, U3)

AUTO: auto, P: Programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperture-priority auto, M: manual

n/a

N/A

-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M

-5 to +5 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV)

n/a

N/A

Luminosity locked at detected value

Luminosity locked at detected value

ISO 100 – 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available

Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 51200; choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₆, ¹⁄₃, and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2.0) available with selectable upper limit * Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400 to 51200 when HLG is selected for tone mode. * Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to Lo 0.3 to 2.0 and 800 to 51200 when N-Log is selected for tone mode. Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit AUTO mode: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 51200)

100

100

51200

64000

50

N/A

102400

N/A

n/a

N/A

No

No

No

No

Can be selected from Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, or Off

Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off

No

No

Yes

N/A

No

No

Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist

Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist

-3 to +19 EV (without low-light AF: -2 to +19 EV) Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0

-10 to +19 EV * Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 equivalent and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF‑S), single-point AF with the center focus point selected, and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S) , continuous-servo AF (AF-C) , AF mode auto-switch (AF-A; available only in photo mode) , full-time AF (AF-F; available only in video mode) , predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used

Pinpoint Single-point Dynamic-area AF Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Auto-area AF Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only

Pinpoint (available in photo mode only), single-point, dynamic-area (S, M, and L; available in photo mode only), wide-area (S, L, C1, and C2), and auto-area AF; 3D-tracking (available in photo mode only); subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only)

No

No

Pinpoint Single-point Dynamic-area AF Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Auto-area AF Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only

N/A

273

N/A

N/A

TTL: i‑TTL flash control; i‑TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i‑TTL fill-flash with spot metering

n/a

N/A

1/200th sec.

N/A

1/8000 sec.

N/A

TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering

TTL: i‑TTL flash control; i‑TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i‑TTL fill-flash with spot metering

Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off

Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M

-3 to +1 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output

Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output

ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock

ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock

i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control

i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, auto FP high-speed sync

n/a

N/A

N/A

Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500 to 10,000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning

Yes

N/A

n/a

N/A

TTL exposure metering using main image sensor

TTL metering using camera image sensor

n/a

N/A

29 minutes 59 seconds

N/A

MOV MP4

NEV, MOV, MP4

H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding

N-RAW (12 bit) , H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit) , H.264/AVC (8 bit)

Linear PCM AAC

Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format) , AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format)

4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 30 fps 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 25 fps 4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 when quality is fixed at high

N/A

Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted

Built-in stereo or external microphone can be used; sensitivity adjustable; attenuator, frequency response, and wind noise reduction functions

8 cm (3.2 in.) Diagonal

8 -cm ( 3.2 –in.) diagonal

1,040,000 dots

Approx. 2100 k-dot

Tilting TFT Touch-Sensitive LCD

Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 15-level manual brightness controls

170° viewing angle

N/A

Colour balance 11-level manual brightness controls

N/A

No

No

Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Location Data Display Movie Playback Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows Photo Information Picture Rating Playback with Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping

Full-frame and thumbnail (up to 4, 9, or 72 pictures) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, video playback, slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto picture rotation, picture rating, voice memo recording and playback, IPTC information embedding and display, filtered playback, skip to first shot in series, series playback, save consecutive frames, and motion blend

Distortion Control D-Lighting Image Overlay NEF (raw) Processing Perspective Control Red-eye Reduction Resize Side by Side Comparison Straighten Trim Trim Movie

N/A

No

No

n/a

N/A

USB: Type C connector (SuperSpeed USB) HDMI: Type C HDMI connector Accessory terminal: Can be used with MC-DC2 and other optional accessories Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)

Type C SuperSpeed USB connector; connection to built-in USB ports is recommended

Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 7.4 dBm 5 GHz band: 12.2 dBm Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK

Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (The Americas, other than U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) Operating frequency: Europe (other than Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia), Israel, Turkey, and India: 2412 to 2472 MHz (channel 13) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5700 MHz and 5745 to 5825 MHz) Georgia, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and the Republic of Congo: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5320 MHz Africa (other than Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and the Republic of Congo), Asia (other than Turkey), the Middle East (other than Israel), and Armenia: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745 to 5805 MHz U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and the Fiji Islands: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz) The Americas (other than U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico): 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5805 MHz (5180 to 5320 MHz and 5745 to 5805 MHz) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 1.6 dBm 5 GHz band: 6.3 dBm Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE

Via the SnapBridge app

N/A

No

No

38

N/A

No

No

No

No

English French Portuguese (Brazil) Spanish The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased.

English The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased

Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only.

One EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery* * EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c. EH-8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only.

[Viewfinder only]: Approx. 390 shots [Monitor only]: Approx. 470 shots [Viewfinder only]: Approx. 115 minutes of movie recording [Monitor only] : Approx. 120 minutes of movie recording

N/A

EH-7P Charging AC Adapter EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately)

EH-8P AC adapters (available separately); require supplied USB cable featuring Type-C connectors at both ends EH‑5d, EH‑5c, and EH‑5b AC adapters; requires EP‑5B power connector (available separately)

MH-25A Battery Charger

N/A

0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222)

0.635 cm (¹⁄₄ in., ISO 1222)

134 mm x 100.5 mm x 69.5 mm (5.3 in. x 4.0 in. x 2.8 in.)

Approx. 134 x 100.5 x 72 mm ( 5.3 x 4 x 2.9 in.)

No

No

0

N/A

Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

n/a

N/A

n/a

N/A

273 (single-point AF) Number of focus points available in photo mode with single-point AF selected for AF-area mode and FX selected for image area

273 focus points (single-point AF), 299 focus points (auto-area AF) * Number of focus points available in photo mode with FX selected for image area

No

No

Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode

N/A

M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) available with selectable upper limit P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) with selectable upper limit Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600)

N/A

Can be selected from Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, or Off

Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off

Yes Drop frame

N/A

n/a

N/A

No

No

Yes Start/Stop supported

N/A

No

No

No

No

Up to 4K UHD; Silent mode option

Yes

AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted

N/A

n/a

N/A

4K UHD, WiFi, Bluetooth

N/A

N/A

DK‑29 Rubber Eyecup (comes attached to camera), BF‑N1 Body Cap, EN‑EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery with Terminal Cover, AN‑DC26 Strap, USB Cable with Type-C Connectors at Both Ends

No

Yes

No

No