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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D780
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Revealed July 2020
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon D750 and Nikon Z5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D750 was unveiled 6 years before the Z5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the D750 scores vs the Z5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon Z5

 D750 Z5 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon D750

 Z5 D750 
RevealedJuly 2020September 2014More modern by 71 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Nikon Z5

 D750 Z5 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 enjoys outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D750 and the Z5.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D750 and Z5 is 57 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and Z5.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged D750 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography advice
Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
68
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
78
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (1,230 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
69
great battery (1,230 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
great battery pack (470 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (1,230 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
30
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Nikon Z5
 Nikon D750Nikon Z5
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D750 Nikon Z5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-12 2020-07-20
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 51 273
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Available lenses 309 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 grams (1.85 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2956 not tested
Other
Battery life 1230 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Launch cost $2,000 $1,399