Nikon Z5

An entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that’s just as well suited to many professionals as experienced amateurs, the Nikon Z5 is easy to use while still offering all the manual features and customized settings you’d expect from a camera in this price bracket.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
Nikon Z5 1
80
ProdSeeker Score
Nikon Z5 1
Nikon Z5 2
Nikon Z5 3
Nikon Z5 4
Nikon Z5 5
Nikon Z5 6
Nikon Z5 7
Nikon Z5 8
MSRP: $1,446.90

Product details

  • BUNDLE INCLUDES: Nikon Z 5 FX-format Mirrorless Camera Body and Nikon FTZ Mount Adapter
  • SUPER POWERED: Z 5 is powered by Nikon�s fast, comprehensive EXPEED 6 image processing system. It�s the secret behind the camera�s sensational photo and video quality, autofocus performance, low-light capabilities, distortion control, image clarity, color reproduction and more
  • FAST SHUTTER SPEEDS: Freeze time with shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 of a second�fast enough to capture moments that are invisible to the naked eye. When shooting with wide aperture settings for shallow depth-of-field and blurred backgrounds, that speed can also be used to control your shot�s brightness
  • VR IMAGE STABILIZATION: Sharpness starts with stability, and Z 5 has one of the best in-camera image stabilization systems available. NIKKOR Z lenses activate 5-axis VR image stabilization�up to five stops of stabilization in up to five directions: yaw, pitch, roll, X and Y. Compatible F-Mount NIKKOR lenses (requires optional Mount Adapter FTZ)�even those without built-in VR�activate 3-axis VR image stabilization

PROS

+ Comfortable Grip
+ Large LCD screen
+ Double SD card slots
+ Easy-to-change settings via on-body buttons
+ Weather sealed

CONS

- Tilt screen, but no flip screen
- No built-in flash
- Cropped 4K video
- Only 4.5 frames per second in burst shooting mode

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Guide on November 13, 2020
An entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that’s just as well suited to many professionals as experienced amateurs, the Nikon Z5 is easy to use while still offering all the manual features and customized settings you’d expect from a camera in this price bracket.
80
By TechRadar on August 27, 2020
The Nikon Z5 is the best entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera you can buy right now. It’s not perfect, but thanks to a blend of great image quality, a reliable autofocus performance, accessible handling and a weather-sealed body and tough body, the Z5 has a lot going for it. The only thing holding it back is the cost at the moment, as it’s not much cheaper than the even better Z6.
80
By TrustedReviews on September 21, 2020
The Nikon Z5 is a great buy for those brand new to full-frame photography, and it has an appealing range of specifications that should suit lots of different type of photographers. It’s less useful for video, with a heavy 1.7x crop on 4K shooting, as well as those with a keenness for action photography. If neither of those apply to you, it’s a fine choice.
80