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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • New Model is Nikon 1 V3
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced July 2020
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and Z5 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was released 8 years prior to the Z5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 V2 scores vs the Z5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Nikon Z5

 1 V2 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Z5 1 V2 
IntroducedJuly 2020October 2012Newer by 94 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z5

 1 V2 Z5 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 features external dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 V2 vs the Z5.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and Z5 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and Z5.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
66
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
86
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography advice
Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
63
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
Sports photography with Nikon Z5
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (470 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.5 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V2
Travel photography with Nikon Z5
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery (470 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
29
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z5
 Nikon 1 V2Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Nikon Z5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-10-24 2020-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3A Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 73 273
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Nikon Z
Available lenses 13 15
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 grams (0.61 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 470 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail price $599 $1,399