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Nikon Z 5

Ranked #46 of 59 in Best full-frame cameras, ranked by official specs. Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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Nikon Z 5

Best for: 24.3 MP official effective pixels, 4.5 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

3.9/10

What we like

Official table lists 24.3 MP effective pixels
Official table lists a native stills ISO maximum of ISO 51,200
Official table lists in-body or in-camera stills stabilization

Watch out for

Official table lists a maximum continuous-shooting rate of 4.5 fps

Score breakdown

Official effective megapixels 30%

Official maximum continuous shooting 25%

Official native stills ISO maximum 25%

Official in-body stabilization 20%

Official effective megapixels	24.3 MP
Official maximum continuous shooting	4.5 fps
Official native stills ISO maximum	51200
Official in-body stabilization	Yes
Official image sensor	35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format)
Official effective pixels (specification wording)	24.3 million
Official continuous shooting (specification wording)	CL: Approx. 1 to 4 fps CH: 4.5 fps
Official native stills ISO (specification wording)	ISO 100 to 51200
Official stabilization wording	5-axis image sensor shift
Official body weight	590 g
Official body weight in pounds (computed)	1.30 lb (computed from official 590 g)
Official battery / CIPA wording	One EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; EN-EL 15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used; note, however, that fewer pictures may sometimes be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c
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Specs source:

Nikon official specifications (Nikon Z 5)

How it compares

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Canon EOS R3

#1 · 24.1 MP official effective pixels, 195 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 102,400 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

#2 · 60.3 MP official effective pixels, 15 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 100,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

#3 · 45.7 MP official effective pixels, 120 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 25,600 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

#4 · 45.7 MP official effective pixels, 120 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 25,600 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Nikon Z6III

#5 · 24.5 MP official effective pixels, 120 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 64,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Leica SL3-P

#6 · 44.9 MP official effective pixels, ISO 200,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7R VI

#7 · 66.8 MP official effective pixels, 30 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 32,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Canon EOS R1

#8 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 40 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 102,400 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Canon EOS R6 Mark II

#9 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 40 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 102,400 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Canon EOS R8 Mark II

#10 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 40 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 102,400 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Leica SL3-S

#11 · 24.6 MP official effective pixels, 30 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 200,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Panasonic LUMIX S1R II

#12 · 44.3 MP official effective pixels, 40 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 9 III

#13 · 24.6 MP official effective pixels, 120 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 25,600 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

#14 · 45 MP official effective pixels, 30 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7CR

#15 · 61 MP official effective pixels, 8 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 32,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7R IV

#16 · 61 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 32,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7R IV A

#17 · 61 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 32,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7R V

#18 · 61 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 32,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Canon EOS R6 Mark III

#19 · 32.5 MP official effective pixels, 40 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 64,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Canon EOS R6 V

#20 · 32.5 MP official effective pixels, 40 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 64,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Panasonic LUMIX S1 II

#21 · 24.1 MP official effective pixels, 70 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 1

#22 · 50.1 MP official effective pixels, 30 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 32,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 1 II

#23 · 50.1 MP official effective pixels, 30 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 32,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Leica M11 Monochrom

#24 · 60.3 MP official effective pixels, 4.5 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 200,000 official native stills maximum

Sony Alpha 7 V

#25 · 33 MP official effective pixels, 30 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

#26 · 24.5 MP official effective pixels, 30 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 64,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

#27 · 24.5 MP official effective pixels, 30 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 64,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7S III

#28 · 12.1 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 102,400 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

#29 · 12.1 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 102,400 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7S II

#30 · 12.2 MP official effective pixels, 5 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 102,400 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

#31 · 10.3 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 102,400 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

#32 · 45.7 MP official effective pixels, 9 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 25,600 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Nikon Z 7II

#33 · 45.7 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 25,600 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7 IV

#34 · 33 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7C II

#35 · 33 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7R III

#36 · 42.4 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 32,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7R III A

#37 · 42.4 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 32,000 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Panasonic LUMIX S9

#38 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 30 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 9

#39 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 20 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 9 II

#40 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 20 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

#41 · 24.5 MP official effective pixels, 12 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Nikon Z 6II

#42 · 24.5 MP official effective pixels, 14 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7 III

#43 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Sony Alpha 7C

#44 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 10 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization

Canon EOS R8

#45 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 40 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 102,400 official native stills maximum, official table does not list in-body or in-camera stills stabilization

Leica M EV1

#47 · 60.3 MP official effective pixels, 4.5 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 50,000 official native stills maximum

#48 · 60.3 MP official effective pixels, 4.5 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 50,000 official native stills maximum

Leica M11-D

#49 · 60.3 MP official effective pixels, 4.5 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 50,000 official native stills maximum

Leica M11-P

#50 · 60.3 MP official effective pixels, 4.5 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 50,000 official native stills maximum

#51 · 61 MP official effective pixels, ISO 25,600 official native stills maximum, official table does not list in-body or in-camera stills stabilization

Panasonic LUMIX S1R

#52 · 47.3 MP official effective pixels, 9 fps official maximum continuous shooting

Panasonic LUMIX S5 II

#53 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 30 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum

Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX

#54 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 30 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 51,200 official native stills maximum

Canon EOS RP

#55 · 26.2 MP official effective pixels, 5 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 40,000 official native stills maximum

#56 · 24.6 MP official effective pixels, ISO 25,600 official native stills maximum, official table does not list in-body or in-camera stills stabilization

Panasonic LUMIX S1

#57 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 9 fps official maximum continuous shooting

Panasonic LUMIX S1H

#58 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 9 fps official maximum continuous shooting

Panasonic LUMIX S5

#59 · 24.2 MP official effective pixels, 7 fps official maximum continuous shooting