Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera

The Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera is a compact, capable FX-format (full-frame) mirrorless camera with a well-rounded feature set suited to both photo and video needs, positioned as an accessible entry point into Nikon’s full-frame Z-mount system without cutting corners on build quality or core performance.

At the core of the Z5 is a 24.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 23.9mm) paired with Nikon’s EXPEED 6 image processor, offering a native ISO range of 100-51,200, expandable to 50-102,400. Autofocus uses a 273-point hybrid phase-detection system (contrast-detect on sensor as well) with sensitivity from -2 EV to EV 19 (-3.5 EV with low-light AF set), supporting pinpoint, single-point, dynamic-area, zone, and automatic area modes with face/eye detection and animal-eye detection, along with subject tracking and touch focus. Continuous shooting reaches up to 4.5fps.

In-body 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization is rated for up to 5 stops of correction (CIPA standard). Video capability includes UHD 4K recording at up to 30p (with a 1.7x crop) along with Full HD recording at up to 60fps, saved with 8-bit color and stereo sound (built-in microphone plus external mic input); HDMI output is 8-bit 4:2:0 with no N-Log support. The mechanical shutter offers speeds from 1/8000 to 30 seconds, rated for 200,000 cycles with self-diagnostic shutter monitoring, though the camera has no built-in flash, relying on its hot shoe for Nikon CLS (i-TTL) compatible flash units with a 1/200 second sync speed.

Handling centers on a 3.69-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder (100% coverage, 0.8x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter adjustment) along with a 3.2-inch, 1.04-million-dot tilting touchscreen LCD (-45° to +90° tilt range). Build quality includes a weather-sealed magnesium alloy chassis, along with dual UHS-II SD card slots for flexible storage.

The camera measures approximately 134 x 101 x 70mm and weighs approximately 675g, powered by Nikon’s EN-EL15c battery, rated for approximately 470 shots per charge (CIPA, LCD). Connectivity includes Wi-Fi (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.2, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C), with SnapBridge app support for wireless image transfer and remote camera control. The Z5 uses Nikon’s Z-mount lens system, giving it access to Nikon’s native Z lenses, along with F-mount lenses via the optional FTZ adapter.

Key Features
– 24.3MP FX-format (full-frame) CMOS sensor with EXPEED 6 processor
– ISO 100-51,200 (expandable to 50-102,400)
– 273-point hybrid autofocus (phase- and contrast-detection)
– AF sensitivity -2 to +19 EV (-3.5 EV in low-light AF)
– Face/eye detection and animal-eye detection AF
– Up to 4.5fps continuous shooting
– 5-axis in-body image stabilization, up to 5 stops (CIPA)
– UHD 4K video up to 30p (1.7x crop); Full HD up to 60fps
– 8-bit 4:2:0 HDMI output (no N-Log)
– Mechanical shutter, 1/8000 to 30 sec; rated for 200,000 cycles
– No built-in flash; hot shoe with Nikon CLS (i-TTL), 1/200 sec sync
– 3.69M-dot OLED EVF (100% coverage, 0.8x magnification)
– 3.2″ 1.04M-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
– Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
– Dual UHS-II SD card slots
– EN-EL15c battery (~470 shots per charge, CIPA)
– Wi-Fi (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.2, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C)
– SnapBridge app connectivity
– Approximate weight: 675g
– Nikon Z-mount lens compatibility (F-mount via optional FTZ adapter)