Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z5 was manufactured 24 months later than the Z6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z5 scores against the Z6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z6. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Nikon Z6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 against the Z6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and Z6 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and Z6.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z6 to result in extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Z5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.