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 has an enticing set of specifications for the entry-level full-frame user, especially when you consider just how small the camera is. If you are on the lookout for a fantastic everyday or travel camera, or just like the idea of a smaller than usual camera, then the Z5 is certainly...

Solid handling, Great viewfinder, Small and light

Limited frame rate for sports and action, 4K video cropped

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.

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

The Nikon Z5 is a great buy for those brand new to full-frame photography, and it has an appealing range of specifications that should suit lots of different type of photographers.

Great handling, Small and tight – especially with kit lens, Excellent viewfinder

Slow frame rate, Cropped 4K video

The Nikon Z5 is a very solid introduction to the Nikon Z series and the kit lens is a very solid performer as well. There is a considerable saving to be made compared to the Z6 and Z7 and thus it widens the potential market without seriously affecting the end quality.

Excellent quality of results, Superb viewfinder, Dust and drip resistance, Good price point to enter superb Z system, Articulated screen, Built-in VR, Supports focus stacking, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, Handles well

Slow AF in low light, No lens hood provided

The Nikon Z5 is arguably the best bang-for-your-buck stills-oriented camera on the market. Image quality from its 24MP sensor is just tad behind class-leading and much of its design, from the build-quality to the ergonomics, is borrowed from higher-end Nikon Z models.

Just about anyone seeking a well-priced, stills-oriented full-frame mirrorless camera.

Video shooters. Those wishing to capture super-fast action (in which Z5's 4.5 fps burst may not be quick enough).

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.

Updated: June 18, 2021 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, weather-sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount.

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, 5-axis Image Stabilization, Articulating Screen, 4K at 30fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording, Touch Screen, Electronic Built-in Viewfinder, Face Detection Focusing, 24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor, 51.200 Max ISO, 273 Focus Points, Large 3.20"...

Low Battery Life: 470 shots, 1.70x crop on 4K Videos

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 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.