Nikon Z5 Body Only

Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses

Nikon Z mount

24.3 million

35.9 mm x 23.9 mm

FX

CMOS Sensor

24.93 million

Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning

Yes

FX-format
(L)6,016 x 4,016
(M)4,512 x 3,008
(S)3,008 x 2,008
DX-format
(L)3,936 x 2,624
(M)2,944 x 1,968
(S)1,968 x 1,312
Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160:
3,840 x 2,160Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080:
1,920 x 1,080

NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed or compressed), JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards

2 slots, The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards

DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31

1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls

Approx.100% horizontal, 100% vertical

Approx.0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)

21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)

-4 to +2 m−1

Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

Yes

Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply

Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply

1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time, X200

1/8000 sec.

30 sec.

Up to: X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported

Yes

Single frame, Low-speed continuous, High-speed continuous, Self-timer

Low-speed continuous: 1-4 fps, High-speed continuous: 4.5 fps

Low-speed continuous: 1-4 fps, High-speed continuous: 4.5 fps

4.5 frames per second

2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled

Yes

TTL metering using camera image sensor

Matrix metering, Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame, Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point, Highlight-weighted metering

Matrix or center-weighted metering: -3 to +17 EV

CPU

Auto, Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M), User settings (U1, U2, U3)

-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M

Luminosity locked at detected value

Auto, Flat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon), Selected Picture Control can be modified, Storage for custom Picture Controls

ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available

100

51200

50

102,400

Yes

Yes

Can be selected from:
Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist

-3 to +19 EV (without low-light AF: -2 to +19 EV), Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking, Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used

273 (single-point AF)

Pinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Auto-area AF

Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector

Pinpoint, Single-point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Auto-area AF

273

5-axis image sensor shift, lens shift available with VR lenses

Yes

Yes

1/200th sec.

Up to:1/8000 sec.

TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering

Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Off

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M

Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output

ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock

i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control

Auto (3 types), Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K), Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Natural light auto, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning, Shade

Yes

Photography Live View Mode, Movie Live View Mode

TTL exposure metering using main image sensor

29 minutes 59 seconds

MOV, MP4

H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding

Linear PCM, AAC

4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 30 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 25 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 24 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 60 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 50 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 25 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 24 fps , Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 when quality is fixed at high

Yes

Yes

Yes

Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted

Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600), M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) available with selectable upper limit, P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) with selectable upper limit

Can be selected from:
Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off

Yes, Drop frame

Yes

Yes, Start/Stop supported

Yes

Yes

Up to 4K UHD; Silent mode option

AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted

3.2 in. diagonal

1040000 k dots

Tilting TFT, Touch-Sensitive LCD

Yes

170° viewing angle

Color balance, 11-level manual brightness controls

Also visible in LiveView Modes, Also visible in Viewfinder

Auto Image Rotation, Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar), Highlights, Histogram Display, Location Data Display, Movie Playback , Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows, Photo Information, Picture Rating , Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping

Distortion Control, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Red-eye Reduction, Resize, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim, Trim Movie

Yes

USB: Type C connector (SuperSpeed USB), HDMI: Type C HDMI connector, Accessory terminal: Can be used with MC-DC2 and other optional accessories, Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported), Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)

Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac, 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico), 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas), Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 7.4 dBm 5 GHz band: 12.2 dBm, Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK

SnapBridge

Yes

Yes

Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification, Version 4.2, Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz , Approximately 10 m (32 ft.) without interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles

Via the SnapBridge app

Yes

English, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish

Yes

Yes

38

Yes

Yes

English, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish

Yes

One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery, EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only.

Movies:[Viewfinder only]: Approx. 115 minutes of movie recording, [Monitor only]: Approx. 120 minutes of movie recording

EH-7P Charging AC Adapter, EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately)

MH-25A Battery Charger

1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

5.3 in.134 mm x 4 in.100.5 mm x 2.8 in.69.5 mm

20.9 oz.590 g

Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)