Nikon Z5 system camera with full-frame sensor costs 1599 euros

Nikon presents the Z5 system camera, a cheaper alternative to the Z6 and Z7. The new model, like the Z6, has a full-frame 24-megapixel sensor, but it is a different sensor and not a bsi-cmos. Nikon also comes with a compact 24-50mm lens.

The Nikon Z5 has the same Z mount, built-in image stabilization and autofocus as the more expensive Z6. The housing is also largely comparable. The new Z5 has a chassis that is partly made of plastic and there is no screen at the top, only a turning wheel. Just like the more expensive models, the Z5 is sealed against dust and moisture. Nikon gives the camera an OLED viewfinder with 3.7 million pixels and a 3.2 “tilting screen. There are two SD card slots in the camera. The Z6 and Z7 use XQD cards and have only one card slot.

The camera contains a 24.3-megapixel sensor of the full-frame format. The Z5 has a regular cmos sensor, while the more expensive models have a bsi-cmos. There is also less emphasis on the Z5’s movie function. The device can film in 4k resolution with a maximum of 30fps, but a 1.7x crop of the sensor is used. The more expensive models can use the entire sensor when filming in 4k.

Together with the camera, Nikon presents a compact zoom lens; the Nikkor-Z 24-50mm f / 4-6.3. Nikon bundles it in a set with the camera for a suggested retail price of 1,899 euros. This kit will be on sale from August 27. The 24-50 mm lens also appears separately for 479 euros. Nikon does not mention a price for the separate camera body, but stores offer it for 1599 euros. The higher positioned Nikon Z6 is for sale at the time of writing from 1649 euros.