Nikon Z5

Hardware Engineering Overview: Nikon Z5

The Nikon Z5 is a Full Frame mirrorless camera engineered with a 24.3 MP Full Frame CMOS sensor (35.9 × 23.9 mm) and native Nikon Z lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 4.5 fps burst shooting with 5 stops of 5-axis IBIS and 4K30 Cropped recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture

24.3 Megapixel Full Frame CMOS (35.9 × 23.9 mm) driven by the EXPEED 6 image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.

Autofocus & Continuous Speed

273-Point Hybrid Phase-Detection AF with 273 phase-detect points. Captures 4.5 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).

In-Body Image Stabilization

5-axis sensor-shift stabilization providing up to 5 stops CIPA handshake compensation.

Video & Motion Capabilities

4K30 Cropped internal recording at 8-bit 4:2:0 MOV/MP4. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.

Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating

Weighs 675g in a 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm body. Features Dual SD UHS-II Slots, 3.69M-dot OLED EVF, and CIPA rated for 470 shots per full charge.