Key Features
Compact and capable, the Nikon Z5 is an FX-format mirrorless camera with a well-rounded feature-set to suit both photo and video needs. Its 24.3MP CMOS sensor and EXPEED 6 processor afford wide sensitivity to ISO 51200, quick shooting at 4.5 fps, and UHD 4K video at 30 fps. Complementing the sensor and processor is a sleek but versatile physical design that includes a magnesium alloy chassis with a weather-sealed construction to suit working in inclement weather. A high-resolution 3.6m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder allows for high-res eye-level viewing while a rear 3.2" 1.04m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD accommodates working from high and low angles. Additionally, for easy sharing, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work in conjunction with the Nikon SnapBridge app for wirelessly transferring photos and videos and remotely controlling the camera from your mobile device.
24.3MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor and EXPEED 6 Image Processor
The full-frame, FX-format 24.3MP CMOS sensor is paired with an EXPEED 6 image processor to provide a versatile mixture of high sensitivity, nuanced image quality, and fast overall performance. A native sensitivity range from ISO 100-51200 permits working in a broad array of lighting conditions and can be further expanded up to ISO 102400 for extreme low-light conditions. The mixture of resolution and sensor size also contributes to clean image quality and smooth color transitions with reduced noise throughout the sensitivity range. In addition to benefitting image quality, the EXPEED 6 processor also affords useful speed throughout the camera system, including a top full-resolution continuous shooting rate of 4.5 fps as well as the ability to take 8MP when recording video.
Besides imaging, the sensor's design also incorporates a 273-point hybrid autofocus system that uses both phase-detection and contrast-detection methods to quickly and accurately acquire focus for both stills and video applications. This focusing system supports Eye Detection AF, which uses facial recognition to help lock focus onto subjects' eyes, along with Face Detection for both stills and video and for both humans and animals.
UHD 4K Video Recording
Capable of recording more than just stills, the Z5 supports UHD 4K video recording at up to 30 fps and Full HD recording at up to 60 fps, with the ability to save movie files to the in-camera memory cards or to an optional external recorder via HDMI out. UHD 4K recording uses a 1.7x crop of the center portion of the frame while Full HD recording uses the entire full frame. Additionally, in-camera time-lapse shooting is also possible with the ability to produce a finished UHD 4K video file directly from the camera.
Sensor-Shift Vibration Reduction
Built-in to the body is a 5-axis sensor-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) mechanism that compensates for up to five stops of stabilization regardless of the lens in use. This system also works with adapted lenses, when using the optional FTZ Adapter, where 3-axis stabilization is used. Also, benefitting video recording, Electronic VR is available to help steady footage to suit handheld shooting.
Body Design and Connectivity
Other Camera Features
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens
A one-lens solution for working in a wide variety of shooting situations, the NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR from Nikon is an all-in-one 8.3x zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto focal lengths. An advanced optical design, which uses a series of aspherical and ED elements, pairs with both ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings to produce sharp and clear image quality with high contrast and accurate color rendering to benefit working in various lighting conditions.
The impressive zoom reach is also benefitted by Vibration Reduction image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 5 stops for sharper handheld shooting. A stepping motor provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override to suit both stills and video applications. Also, a programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.
All-in-one zoom covers wide-angle to telephoto fields of view and is designed for FX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras, however, can also be used with DX cameras where it will provide a 36-300mm equivalent focal length range.
Two aspherical elements and one aspherical ED element is used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize sharp imagery with accurate rendering.
Two extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range in order to produce greater clarity and color rendering.
ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coats are used to prevent ghosting, reflections, and flare in order to realize improved contrast and clarity when working in strong lighting and backlit conditions. The Nano Crystal Coat controls incidental light from a diagonal direction while the ARNEO Coat controls incidental light from a vertical direction. A Super Integrated Coating is also featured on multiple elements to help ensure consistently accurate colors.
Stepping motor delivers impressively smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications. Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
Vibration Reduction image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 5 stops for sharper handheld shooting.
Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus, but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation.
Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
Dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel benefits the lens' use in inclement conditions.
Imaging
Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 24.93 Megapixel Effective: 24.3 Megapixel (6016 x 4016) |
Sensor Type | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Built-In ND Filter | None |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
Shutter Speed | Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Second |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode, Time Mode |
ISO Sensitivity | Photo 100 to 51,200 in Auto Mode (Extended: 50 to 102,400) Video 100 to 25,600 in Manual, Auto 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 | Presets: 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 |
Still Image Capture
Image Sizes | 3:2 JPEG 3936 x 2624 2944 x 1968 1968 x 1312 1:1 JPEG 4016 x 4016 3008 x 3008 2000 x 2000 16:9 JPEG 6016 x 3384 4512 x 2536 3008 x 1668 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MOV/MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps |
External Recording Modes | 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps |
Recording Limit | Up to 30 Minutes |
Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
IP Streaming | None |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Audio Recording | AAC Audio LPCM Audio |
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Video I/O | 1 x Mini-HDMI Output |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Nikon DC2 Input |
Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
App Compatible | Yes *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
Monitor
Size | 3.2" |
Resolution | 1,040,000 Dot |
Display Type | Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Viewfinder
Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
Size | 0.5" |
Resolution | 3,690,000 Dot |
Eye Point | 21 mm |
Coverage | 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 0.8x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
Focus
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 273 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | 3 to +19 EV |
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 |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
General
Battery Type | 1 x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 470 Shots) |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
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) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 3.05 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.4 x 7.3 x 5.4" |
Focal Length | 24 to 200mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 to 6.3 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 to 36 |
Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 84° to 12° 20' |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.64' / 50 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.28x |
Optical Design | 19 Elements in 15 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.01 x 4.49" / 76.5 x 114 mm |
Length at Maximum Extension | 7" / 177.85 mm |
Weight | 1.25 lb / 570 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 2.02 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.6 x 5.4 x 5.2" |