Nikon Z 5
Mirrorless Cameras

Z 5

Nikon

Released Aug 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

Nikon Z 5 mirrorless camera with dual SD card slots, 24MP full-frame sensor, 7.5-stop image stabilization, and Nikon F lens adapter compatibility. The Nikon Z 5 scores 80/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Photographyblog, Sydneymariephotography, Pcmag, and Thephoblographer.

Critic Score

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80

based on 5 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Dual sd card slots(4)
  • 24mp full-frame sensor(3)
  • Works with nikon f lenses via adapter(2)
  • 7.5 stops of image stabilization(2)
  • Competitive price point(2)

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5 Expert Reviews

83
Aug 21, 2020

The Nikon Z5 is a well-built entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that delivers solid image quality and handling, though its price may be steep for beginners.

82
Oct 23, 2020

Overall the Z 5 is an amazing mirrorless camera, it’s a lot of bang for your buck.

80
Oct 8, 2020

The Nikon Z 5 offers a lot for photographers moving from a Nikon SLR system to mirrorless, even though it omits some of the latest bells and whistles to meet its price point.

78
Mar 1, 2025

The Nikon Z5 II feels like a camera aimed at passionate photographers rather than creators, borrowing parts from the Nikon Zf and Z8 while keeping the exterior similar to the original Z5.

78
Sep 1, 2020

The Nikon Z 5 offers a 24.3MP CMOS sensor in a competitively priced package, providing excellent image quality and 4K video recording.