Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z5
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Revealed June 2021
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced July 2020
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z5 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is relatively close but the Z fc (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z fc was introduced 12 months later than the Z5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z fc matches up versus the Z5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc & Nikon Z5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon Z5
Z fc | Z5 | |||
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Announced | June 2021 | July 2020 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon Z fc
Z5 | Z fc | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z5
Z fc | Z5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc has outer dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z fc vs the Z5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and Z5 is 79 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and Z5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z fc having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon Z5 will render extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Z fc provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z fc vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Nikon Z5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Z fc | Nikon Z5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2021-06-28 | 2020-07-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 21 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 4.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 pounds) | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 470 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Launch cost | $949 | $1,399 |