Reasons to choose Z5
Released in 2020, Z5 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 24.3 MP effective resolution, and a 675 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Z5
vs Nikon Z6 II
VS
Sensor area
858 mm²
Z5858 mm²
Z6 II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Z5 and Z6 II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Z5MetricZ6 II
24.3 MPEffective pixels24.5 MP
35.9 × 23.9Sensor35.9 × 23.9
5.94 µmPixel pitch5.92 µm
35.31 µm²Pixel area35.02 µm²
2.83 MP/cm²Pixel density2.86 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
675 gWeight615 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress Type B / XQD
EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL15c Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Z5 and Z6 II have the same sensor area. The Z6 II has the lighter body. The Z6 II has the higher effective resolution. The Z5 and Z6 II were both released in 2020. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Z6 II
Released in 2020, Z6 II has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 24.5 MP effective resolution, and a 615 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.