Nikon Z5 Body Overview
Design and Build Quality
The Nikon Z5 features a robust magnesium alloy body with weather sealing, making it suitable for outdoor and travel photography. Its deep grip and intuitive button layout offer excellent ergonomics, especially for users familiar with Nikon DSLRs.
Sensor and Image Quality
Equipped with a 24.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor, the Z5 delivers sharp, vibrant images with impressive dynamic range. It supports ISO 100–51200, allowing for low-light shooting with minimal noise.
Autofocus and Performance
The camera uses a 273-point hybrid autofocus system with eye-detection AF, ensuring accurate focus for portraits and moving subjects. It offers a continuous shooting speed of up to 4.5 fps, suitable for casual action photography.
Video Capabilities
The Z5 records 4K UHD video at 30p, though with a 1.7x crop. It includes features like focus peaking, timelapse, and simultaneous still capture during recording, making it versatile for content creators.
Display and Connectivity
A 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder and a 3-inch tilting touchscreen LCD provide clear composition and playback. The camera supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy sharing and remote control via Nikon’s SnapBridge app.
Lens Compatibility
Built around the Nikon Z mount, the Z5 is compatible with a growing range of Z-series lenses. It also supports F-mount lenses via the FTZ adapter, offering flexibility for existing Nikon users.
Conclusion
The Nikon Z5 Body is an excellent entry point into full-frame mirrorless photography. With solid build quality, reliable autofocus, and high image performance, it offers great value for enthusiasts and beginners alike.
Nikon Z5 Specs...
Imaging
| Lens Mount |
Nikon Z |
| Sensor Type |
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 24.93 Megapixel
Effective: 24.3 Megapixel (6016 x 4016) |
| Crop Factor |
None |
| Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format |
JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth |
14-Bit |
| Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Exposure Control
| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 102400) |
| Shutter Speed |
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/8000 to 30 Second
Bulb Mode |
| Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Matrix |
| Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range |
-3 to 17 EV |
| White Balance |
Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
| Continuous Shooting |
Up to 4.5 fps at 24.3 MP |
| Interval Recording |
Yes |
| Self-Timer |
2/10-Second Delay |
Video
| Recording Modes |
H.264/MOV/MP4
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p |
| External Recording Modes |
8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97p |
| Recording Limit |
Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
| Video Encoding |
NTSC/PAL |
| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto/Manual: 100 to 25600 |
| Audio Recording |
Built-In Microphone (Stereo)
External Microphone Input |
| Audio File Format |
AAC, Linear PCM |
Focus
| Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode |
Continuous-Servo AF (C), Full-Time Servo (F), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points |
Phase Detection: 273 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity |
3 to +19 EV |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder Type |
Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size |
0.5" |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
3,690,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Eye Point |
21 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 0.8x |
| Diopter Adjustment |
-4 to +2 |
Monitor
| Size |
3.2" |
| Resolution |
1,040,000 Dot |
| Display Type |
Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Flash
| Built-In Flash |
No |
| Flash Modes |
First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Curtain Sync/Red-Eye Reduction, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Maximum Sync Speed |
1/200 Second |
| Flash Compensation |
-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System |
iTTL |
| External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity |
3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, HDMI C (Mini), USB Type-C (USB 3.1) |
| Wireless |
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi |
| GPS |
No |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity |
0 to 85% |
Physical
| Battery |
1 x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 470 Shots) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.28 x 3.96 x 2.74" / 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm |
| Weight |
1.3 lb / 590 g (Body Only) |
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