Nikon Z5II

Nikon Z5II

Overview
Maker	Nikon
Type	Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera
Released	3 April 2025; 6 months ago (2025-04-03)
Intro price	$1,696.95
Lens
Lens mount	Nikon Z-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor type	BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sensor size	35.9 mm × 23.9 mm Full Frame (Nikon FX format)
Sensor maker	Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation
Maximum resolution	6,048 × 4,032 (24.5 effective megapixels)
Film speed	ISO 100–64000 (standard) ISO 100–204800 (expandable)
Recording medium	2 × SD (UHS-II)
Focusing
Focus	Hybrid AF
Focus areas	273 points
Exposure/metering
Exposure	TTL exposure metering
Exposure modes	Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure metering	TTL metering using camera image sensor; -4 to +17 EV, ISO 100
Flash
Flash	Built-in: No Hot shoe
Flash synchronization	1/200 s
Shutter
Shutter	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, Electronic front-curtain shutter, Electronic Shutter
Shutter speeds	900–1/8000 s, Bulb, Time, X
Continuous shooting	7.8 fps / 14 fps (expand)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	0.5 inch Quad-VGA OLED EVF (3,690,000 'dots'), 3000 cd/m² (NITS)
Image processing
Image processor	EXPEED 7
White balance	Auto (3 variants), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (7 variants), flash, manual white point (2500K-10000K), preset manual
General
Video recording	4K UHD at 30p/25p/24p, Full HD at 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
LCD screen	3.2-inch variangle TFT LCD with touchscreen, 2.10 million dots
Battery	EN-EL15c (EN-EL15b/a usable with reduced battery life) USB-PD rechargeable
Optional accessories	MB-N14 battery grip MB-N11 battery grip [1] [2] MC-N10 remote grip
AV port(s)	USB-C, HDMI Type-D, 3.5 mm stereo microphone jack, 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
Data port(s)	IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
Body features	In-Body Image Stabilization
Dimensions	134×100×72 mm (5.3×3.9×2.8 in)
Weight	620 g (22 oz) (body only) 700 g (includes battery)
Latest firmware	1.01 / 24 June 2025;4 months ago (24 June 2025) [3]
Made in	Thailand
Chronology
Predecessor	Nikon Z5

The Nikon Z5II is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera produced by Nikon. The camera was officially announced on April 3, 2025, at the price of US$1,696. It is an entry-level full-frame camera that uses Nikon's Z-mount system. It is the successor to the Nikon Z5 released in 2020, becoming the tenth full-frame Z-mount body and the fourteenth Z-mount camera body.

Features

Improvements over the previous Z5 model include: ^{[4] [5] [6]}

• A new BSI CMOS sensor with less noise (same as the Z6II/Zf)
• Much better autofocus due to the EXPEED 7 image processor with 7 EV higher sensitivity
• Support for HEIF still images
• Brighter viewfinder (3000 nits, increased from the Z5's 1000 nits)
• Faster continuous release frame rates
• New dedicated Picture Control button (first introduced on the Z50II)
• Expanded video options
  • 4K can be recorded at 30 fps without a crop, while the Z5 added a 1.7x crop. 4K at 60 fps applies a 1.5x crop. ^[7]
  • 1080p video can be recorded at 120 fps, while the Z5 was limited to 60 fps.
  • N-RAW video with 12-bits and 10-bit HEVC video is supported, while the Z5 only supported 8-bit video.

Lenses

The Z5II uses the Nikon Z-mount, developed by Nikon for its mirrorless digital cameras. ^{[8] [9] [4]}

Nikon F-mount lenses can be used, with various degrees of compatibility, via the Nikon FTZ (F-to-Z) and FTZ II mount adapters. ^[10]

Gallery

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  Z5II + Nikkor Z 24-50 mm f/4–6.3

Awards

The camera was awarded with:

• EISA Best Buy Camera 2025-2026 award. ^{[11] [12]}
• Videomaker's Best Camera at NAB 2025 ^[13]

Update history

Version	Release date	Notes
1.0	2025-04-03	Initial firmware version
1.01	2025-06-24 [14]	Updated some guidance texts displayed on the camera when connecting to the Nikon Imaging Cloud service (the connection procedure itself remains unchanged). Changed the camera name displayed when pairing with SnapBridge. Changed the camera name displayed on USB-connected devices when [iPhone] was selected for [USB] in the [NETWORK MENU]. Renamed d13 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].

References

1. "MB-N11 Reference Guide - Introduction - Compatible Cameras". onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com. Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 2025-10-02.
2. "Z5II Reference Guide - Technical Notes - Other Compatible Accessories". onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com. Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 2025-10-02.
3. "Nikon Z5II Firmware 1.01" . Retrieved 25 June 2025.
4. Hogan, Thom. "Nikon Introduces the Z5II, with Surprises". ZSystemUser. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
5. Clark, Mitchell. "Nikon Z5II review in progress: what's beauty worth?" . Retrieved 15 June 2025.
6. Vaicenbacher, Libor. "Nikon Z5 II First Impressions" . Retrieved 15 June 2025.
7. Butler, Richard; Clark, Mitchell (12 August 2025). "Nikon Z5II in-depth review: What more do you need?". dpreview.com. Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
8. Butler, Richard; Clark, Mitchell. "Nikon Z5II in-depth review: What more do you need?" . Retrieved 22 September 2025.
9. "Nikon Z5II" . Retrieved 22 September 2025.
10. Hogan, Thom. "FTZ Adapter Compatibility". ZSystemUser. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
11. "EISA BEST BUY CAMERA 2025-2026 Nikon Z5II". eisa.eu. Expert Imaging and Sound Association . Retrieved 2025-08-15.
12. "EISA Awards 2025-2026". amateurphotographer.com. Amateur Photographer (Kelsey Media Ltd). Retrieved 2025-08-15.
13. "NAB 2025: Nikon Z5II wins Best Camera" . Retrieved 18 September 2025.
14. "Z5II Firmware 1.01". nikonimglib.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.

External links

• Official website