Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Nikon Z5
1 V2 | Z5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon 1 V2
Z5 | 1 V2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | ![]() | October 2012 | Newer by 94 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon Z5
1 V2 | Z5 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
Nikon 1 V2 | Nikon Z5 | |
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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 |