Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7
Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80
Portability
62 Imaging
78 Features
89 Overall
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62 Imaging
78 Features
89 Overall
82
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
Photography Glossary 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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Nikon Z7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon Z7
| Z5 | Z7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2020 |  | August 2018 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Nikon Z5
| Z7 | Z5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z7
| Z5 | Z7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 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.
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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and Z7 is 62 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Nikon Z7 Street photography factors
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)
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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Nikon Z5 Sports photography features
Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
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)
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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Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
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
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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Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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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)
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
| Nikon Z5 | Nikon 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 |