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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Introduced July 2020
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z5 versus Nikon Z8, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z5 was launched 3 years earlier than the Z8 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z5 grades against the Z8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 Z8 Z5 
ReleasedMay 2023July 2020Fresher by 34 months
Display resolution2089k1040kSharper display (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 Z5 Z8 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.20"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 compared to the Z8.
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and Z8 is 62 and 55 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and Z8.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z8 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Z5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
85
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
89
 manual focus
 MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Street photography highlights
74
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than others (675 grams)
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 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competitors (910 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 has phase detect AF
 slow fps (4.5 fps)
81
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high fps (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/s)
 not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
68
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 heavier than others (675g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
61
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 MP count fantastic (46MP)
 not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
 heavier than competitors (910 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography information
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
84
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.20")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
Nikon Z8 Vlogging information
34
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic jack
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 heavier than others (675g)
33
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 does have external mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (910 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z8
 Nikon Z5Nikon Z8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z5 Nikon Z8
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-20 2023-05-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 273 493
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Number of lenses 15 46
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.20"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 910 grams (2.01 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 470 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at release $1,399 $3,999