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.

24MP full-frame sensor; 5-axis IBIS; Tilting touch LCD; High-magnification OLED EVF; Dust and splash protection; Dual UHS-II card slots; Works with Nikon F lenses via adapter

Cropped 4K recording; Autofocus a step behind Canon and Sony; Meager 4.5fps continuous drive; Z lens library still in development; Few third-party Z lenses available

In many respects the Nikon Z5 is a great camera and combined with the compact Nikkor Z 24-50MM F/4-6.3 kit lens, it makes a very attractive choice of full-frame camera for travel or everyday photography - even if the zoom range is a little limiting.

Compact size and full-frame sensor; Nikon Z mount; Best in class viewfinder

Maximum continuous shooting of 4.5fps (frames per second); 1.7x crop applied to 4K video; 24-50mm kits lens is compact but has a limited zoom range

Nikon Z5 at a glance: £1449 body only (£1719 with 24-50mm kit lens) 24.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor EXPEED 6 image processor 5-axis in-body stabilisation 0.5in, 3,680k-dot OLED EVF 4.5fps burst shooting Dual SD card slotsAfter the release of Nikon’s first APS-C mirrorless camera, it was suspected a...

For and against; Upholds the excellent handing from the Nikon Z6/Z7; Performs well with Fmount SLR lenses via FTZ adapter; Build quality is excellent for a camera at its price point; First full frame Zseries model to offer dual card slots

1.7x crop is applied when shooting 4K (UHD) video; 2450mm kit zoom is likely to be quickly outgrown; Produces cool looking images in AWB mode in sunlight; 4.5fps continuous burst shooting is slow by today’s standard

First introduced in July 2020 , Nikon Z5 is a 24.0MP Advanced Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, Tilting touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount.

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi); Bluetooth Connectivity; 5-axis Image Stabilization; Articulating Screen; 4K (UHD) Video; Touch Screen; Electronic Built-in Viewfinder; Face Detection Focusing; 24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor; 51.200 Max ISO; 273 Focus Points; Large 3.2" Screen; 1.040k dots LCD Resolution,...

Low Battery Life: 470 shots; Heavy Body: 675g; 1.70x crop on 4K Videos

Nikon has once again done what they still do better than everyone else: they made a great camera at an incredible price, and hardly left anything out.

Incredible image quality; Solid autofocus performance; Rugged build quality; Professional functionality; Comfortable ergonomics; Unmatched value

Slow speed & viewfinder blackout a deal-breaker for fast action; 4K 30p video crops away the "full-frame advantage"

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.

Comfy grip and solid build; Logical control layout; High-resolution EVF; 5-axis AF system; Very capable AF system;

Underwhelming burst shooting speed; Disappointing video specs including cropped 4K; Tilt-angle display, not vari-angle

Users of Nikon’s DSLR cameras will find the small and lightweight Z5 has a familiar control layout and its menu is similarly structured. The bright, high-res EVF and touch-screen monitor will also make transitioning to mirrorless easy.

The Nikon Z5 is great for landscape photography. It takes clean, detailed photos with plenty of dynamic range to capture a wider array of detail in high-contrast landscapes. It also manages noise levels quite well in low light.

Excellent image quality., Amazing ergonomics., Great battery life., Sturdy and weather-sealed.

Not especially portable.

Nikon has done a great job with yet another solid camera release. Although the Nikon Z5 is priced below most other full-frame cameras on the market, it is a very capable tool that can make stunning images, especially when paired with nice lenses.

Nikon's most affordable full format Z camera Nikon Z5 is best in its class in one area, but has some shortcomings and costs too much.

Trustworthy, weatherproof construction, impeccable ergonomics with a sharp viewfinder, lightning-fast autofocus in most cases, and the best still image quality in the class.

Powerful cropping on 4K video, low shooting rate, the price is almost the same as the Nikon Z6.