Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 II
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon Z5: 675 g ; Nikon Z7 II: 615 g
- Sensor resolution: Nikon Z5: 6038 x 4025 ; Nikon Z7 II: 8280 x 5520
- Effective megapixels: Nikon Z5: 24.3 ; Nikon Z7 II: 45.7
- AF phase-detection points: Nikon Z5: 273 ; Nikon Z7 II: 493
- Max burst speed: Nikon Z5: 4.5 fps ; Nikon Z7 II: 10 fps (extended high speed; 9 fps with 14-bit RAW)
- Max. video mode: Nikon Z5: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) ; Nikon Z7 II: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Nikon Z5: EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery ; Nikon Z7 II: EN-EL15c Li-ion battery
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Nikon Z5: 390 shots ; Nikon Z7 II: 380 shots (power saving on)
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Nikon Z5: 470 shots ; Nikon Z7 II: 440 shots (power saving on)
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon Z7 II (45.7).
Action at a higher burst rate: Nikon Z7 II (10 fps (extended high speed; 9 fps with 14-bit RAW)).
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Nikon Z5 (390 shots).
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Nikon Z5 (470 shots).
| Specification | Nikon Z5 | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Z5 | Z7 II |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 675 g | 615 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 6038 x 4025 | 8280 x 5520 |
| Total megapixels | 24.93 | 46.89 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.3 | 45.7 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 8256 x 5504 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 50-102400) | Auto, 64-25600 (extends to 32-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 900 sec |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| AF phase-detection points | 273 | 493 |
| Max burst speed | 4.5 fps | 10 fps (extended high speed; 9 fps with 14-bit RAW) |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 2,100,000 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery | EN-EL15c Li-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 390 shots | 380 shots (power saving on) |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 470 shots | 440 shots (power saving on) |