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Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z6 III
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- EVF resolution: the Z6 III leads at Approx. 5760k-dot UXGA OLED vs the Z5 II's 0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED.
- Battery life (CIPA): the Z6 III leads at Approx. 360 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 390 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/410 with energy saving on vs the Z5 II's Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 350 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/390 with energy saving on.
- Weight (body): the Z5 II leads at 700 g vs the Z6 III's 760 g.
 Z5 II Nikon Z |  Z6 III Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | Partially-stacked CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 | 24.5 |
| In-body stabilisation | —, not published | 8.0 stops (with Focus Point VR) |
| ISO range | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; AF-A focus mode | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with multi-subject detection (people, dogs, cats, birds, airplanes, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains) |
| Subject detection | 273 focus points (single-point); 299 (auto-area); detection range -10 to +19 EV | 273 focus points (single-point), 299 (auto-area) FX mode; detection range -10 to +19 EV |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 7.8 fps | Approx. 8.1 fps |
| Burst — electronic | Approx. 15 fps (silent mode on); up to 30 fps electronic shutter mode | Approx. 16 fps (up to 20 fps extended high-speed) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60p | 5.4K (5376x3024) 60p |
| Codecs / sampling | N-RAW (12-bit), H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC | N-RAW, Apple ProRes RAW HQ, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED | Approx. 5760k-dot UXGA OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.8x | Approx. 0.8x |
| Rear screen | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 134 × 100.5 × 72 mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm |
| Weight (body) | 700 g | 760 g |
| Weather sealing | Front, back, and top covers made from magnesium alloy delivering dust-and-drip-resistance | Sealed against dust and moisture to the same level as the Z8; rated for operation down to 14F/-10C |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 350 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/390 with energy saving on | Approx. 360 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 390 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/410 with energy saving on |
| Battery | EN-EL15c | EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD slot + SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type D HDMI connector | Type A HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,699.95 (body only) | $2,499.95 (body only) |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Retrospective 4 V2.0 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Tenba BYOB 9 Slim Backpack Insert Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 24.5 million; mechanical shutter approx. 7.8 fps, electronic/extended approx. 15 fps; monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT.”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 24.5 million; continuous shooting approx. 8.1 fps mechanical, approx. 16 fps electronic; monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen.”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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