Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon Z5: 675 g ; Nikon Z6 II: 615 g
- Sensor resolution: Nikon Z5: 6038 x 4025 ; Nikon Z6 II: 6062 x 4041
- Effective megapixels: Nikon Z5: 24.3 ; Nikon Z6 II: 24.5
- Max burst speed: Nikon Z5: 4.5 fps ; Nikon Z6 II: 14 fps (extended high speed; 10 fps with 14-bit RAW)
- Max. video mode: Nikon Z5: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) ; Nikon Z6 II: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Nikon Z5: EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery ; Nikon Z6 II: EN-EL15c Li-ion battery
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Nikon Z5: 390 shots ; Nikon Z6 II: 400 shots (power saving on)
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon Z6 II (24.5).
Action at a higher burst rate: Nikon Z6 II (14 fps (extended high speed; 10 fps with 14-bit RAW)).
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Nikon Z6 II (400 shots (power saving on)).
| Specification | Nikon Z5 | Nikon Z6 II |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Z5 | Z6 II |
| Year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm | 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm |
| Weight | 675 g | 615 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6038 x 4025 | 6062 x 4041 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 24.93 | 25.28 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.3 | 24.5 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 6048 x 4024 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 50-102400) | Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 50-204800) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 900 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | 273 | 273 |
| Max burst speed | 4.5 fps | 14 fps (extended high speed; 10 fps with 14-bit RAW) |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 2,100,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery | EN-EL15c Li-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 390 shots | 400 shots (power saving on) |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 470 shots | — |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |