Nikon D7500 vs Nikon Z5

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon D7500 and Nikon Z5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the D7500 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The D7500 was brought out 4 years prior to the Z5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D7500 grades vs the Z5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7500 and Nikon Z5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D7500 Gallery and Nikon Z5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7500 provides outer measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D7500 and Nikon Z5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D7500 versus the Z5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and Z5 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7500 and Z5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D7500 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z5 will show extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older D7500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.