Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z6 III
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon Z5 II: 2025 ; Nikon Z6 III: 2024
- Weight: Nikon Z5 II: 700 g ; Nikon Z6 III: 670 g
- Max. video mode: Nikon Z5 II: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) ; Nikon Z6 III: 6K 60p RAW (6048 x 3402); 4K 120p
- Battery: Nikon Z5 II: EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery ; Nikon Z6 III: EN-EL15c Li-ion battery
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Nikon Z5 II: 390 shots (power saving on) ; Nikon Z6 III: 410 shots (power saving on)
Best for
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Nikon Z6 III (410 shots (power saving on)).
| Specification | Nikon Z5 II | Nikon Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Z5 II | Z6 III |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 134 x 100.5 x 72 mm | 138.5 x 101.5 x 74 mm |
| Weight | 700 g | 670 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Total megapixels | 25.28 | 26.79 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 900 sec |
| White balance presets | 8 | 7.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Max burst speed | 14 fps (extended high speed); 15 fps in silent mode | — |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | — | 20 fps |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | — | 14 fps (extended high speed) |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) | 6K 60p RAW (6048 x 3402); 4K 120p |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| USB | USB 3.2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery | EN-EL15c Li-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 390 shots (power saving on) | 410 shots (power saving on) |