Nikon Z5

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Nikon Z5
Nikon Z5 with Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.8 S
Overview
MakerNikon
TypeFull-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
ReleasedJuly 21, 2020;
5 years ago
 (2020-07-21)[1]
Lens
Lens mountNikon Z-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size35.9 mm × 23.9 mm full-frame
Maximum resolution6016 × 4016
(24 effective megapixels)
Film speedISO 100–51200 (standard)
ISO 50–102400 (expandable)
Recording medium2 × SD (UHS-II)
Focusing
FocusHybrid AF
Focus areas273 points
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure meteringTTL exposure metering
Flash
FlashBuilt-in: No
Hot shoe
Shutter
ShutterElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
Shutter speeds30 s–1/8000 s
Continuous shooting4.5 frames per second
Viewfinder
ViewfinderQuad-VGA EVF (1280x960 pixels, 3.69 million 'dots')
Image processing
Image processorEXPEED 6
General
Video recording4K UHD at 30p/25p/24p, Full HD
LCD screen3.2-inch tilting TFT LCD with touchscreen, 1024x682 pixel resolution (1.04 million 'dots')
BatteryEN-EL15c
Optional accessoriesMB-N10 battery grip (no controls)
MC-N10 remote grip (fw. 1.40+)
AV port(s)USB Type-C, Micro HDMI
Data port(s)IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy
Body featuresIn-Body Image Stabilization
Dimensions134×100.5×69.5 mm (5.28×3.96×2.74 in)
Weight590 g (21 oz) (body only)
Latest firmware1.50 / 10 June 2025; 6 months ago (10 June 2025)[2]
Made inThailand
Chronology
SuccessorNikon Z5II

The Nikon Z5 is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera produced by Nikon.[3] The camera was officially announced on July 21, 2020, at the price of US$1,399.00.[1] It is an entry-level full-frame camera that uses Nikon's Z-mount system,[4] becoming the third full-frame Z-mount body and the fourth Z-mount camera body.

The Nikon Z5 was succeeded by the Nikon Z5II on April 3, 2025.[5]

Features

Update history

Version Release date Notes
1.002020-07-21
  • Initial firmware version
1.012020-10-12[7]
1.022020-10-27[7]
1.102021-04-26[7]
  • Added support for NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 and NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S lenses.
1.112021-10-06[7]
1.202021-11-10[7]
  • Added support for:
    • FTZ II mount adapters
    • NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S lenses
    • NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lenses
    • NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lenses
1.212022-10-27[7]
1.402023-02-15[7]
1.412023-09-27[7]
1.422024-01-17[7]
1.432024-04-17[7]
1.502025-06-10[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Byford, Sam (2020-07-21). "The Nikon Z5 is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera for $1,399". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  2. "Z 5 Firmware 1.50". Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  3. "Nikon Z 5 | 24.3 MP Full Frame Mirrorless Camera". www.nikonusa.com. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  4. "Nikon Z5 is an entry-level full-frame camera that doesn't cut corners". DPReview. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  5. Hogan, Thom. "Nikon Introduces the Z5II, with Surprises". ZSystemUser. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  6. "入門定位專業魂:Nikon Z5 用後感". DCFever. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Z5II Firmware 1.50". nikonimglib.com. Retrieved 2025-08-13.