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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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 Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z5 versus Nikon Z6 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z5 was launched 2 months prior to the Z6 II so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z5 grades vs the Z6 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 Z6 II Z5 
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 Z5 Z6 II 
IntroducedJuly 2020October 2020Same generation
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5 compared to the Z6 II.
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and Z6 II is 62 and 61 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and Z6 II.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon Z6 II to render greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
85
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
86
 has manual focus
 fantastic  resolution (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
74
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 weather proof
 great high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
78
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proofing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 slow frames per second (4.5 frames per second)
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
68
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than others in class (675g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 fantastic  resolution (25 megapixels)
 low battery pack (410 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
86
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 2 card slots
82
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 has double storage slots
 low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
34
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone support
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others in class (675g)
36
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic port
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z6 II
 Nikon Z5Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z5 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-20 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 273 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Number of lenses 15 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain 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    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 705 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 470 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $1,399 $1,997