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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2020
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z5 was announced 24 months after the Z7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z5 grades vs the Z7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon Z7

 Z5 Z7 
ReleasedJuly 2020August 2018Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Nikon Z5

 Z7 Z5 
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z7

 Z5 Z7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 against the Z7.

Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and Z7 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and Z7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon Z7 to result in extra detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
focusing manually
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Nikon Z7 Street photography factors
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography features
Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
great MP (46MP)
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
2 card slots
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z7
 Nikon Z5Nikon Z7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Z5 Nikon Z7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 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 24MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 493
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Total lenses 15 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) XQD card
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $1,399 $2,797