Nikon Z5

The perfect entry into full-frame mirrorless photography

Nikon Z5
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model VOA060AM

Key Features

SENSOR 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS sensor with backside illumination
PROCESSOR EXPEED 6 image processor for fast processing and low noise
AUTOFOCUS 273-point hybrid AF system with eye and animal detection
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor PDAF covering approximately 90% of the frame
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30p (1.7x crop) and Full HD up to 60p
STABILIZATION 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) offering up to 5 stops
BURST RATE Up to 4.5 fps continuous shooting with buffer for RAW files
VIEWFINDER 0.5-inch 3.69m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder with 0.8x magnification
DISPLAY 3.2-inch 1.04m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks
MEMORY CARD Dual SD card slots, both supporting UHS-II
WEATHER SEALING Extensive weather sealing, magnesium alloy front and top covers
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 470 shots per charge using EN-EL15c battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon Z5

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Controlled via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Controlled via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present Fn1 and Fn2 buttons
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Accessed via menu or custom button

How-to Use Nikon Z5

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Nikon Z5 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Z5

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-frame CMOS
Resolution 24.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-51,200 (expandable to 102,400)
Autofocus 273-point Hybrid AF
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 4.5 fps
Video 4K UHD 30p
Stabilization 5-axis In-Body
Viewfinder 3.69m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.2-inch Tilting Touchscreen
Memory Card Dual SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C
Battery Life 470 shots
Weight 590g (body only)
Dimensions 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm