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Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z8
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 Z8 leads at Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED vs the Z5 II's 0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED.
- Burst — electronic: the Z8 leads at Up to 120 fps (High-speed frame capture + C120; extended modes at 30/60/120 fps) vs the Z5 II's Approx. 15 fps (silent mode on); up to 30 fps electronic shutter mode.
- Resolution (MP): the Z8 leads at 45.7 vs the Z5 II's 24.5.
 Z5 II Nikon Z |  Z8 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 | 2023 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 45.7 |
| In-body stabilisation | —, not published | 5.5 stops (6.0 stops with Nikkor Z lens supporting Synchro VR) |
| ISO range | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) | ISO 64 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 32-102400 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; AF-A focus mode | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with deep-learning subject detection, AF assist |
| Subject detection | 273 focus points (single-point); 299 (auto-area); detection range -10 to +19 EV | 493 focus points; detection range -7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view) |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 7.8 fps | none (electronic shutter only) |
| Burst — electronic | Approx. 15 fps (silent mode on); up to 30 fps electronic shutter mode | Up to 120 fps (High-speed frame capture + C120; extended modes at 30/60/120 fps) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60p | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30p |
| Codecs / sampling | N-RAW (12-bit), H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC | N-RAW (12-bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12-bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10-bit), H.265/HEVC (8/10-bit), H.264/AVC (8-bit) |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED | Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) 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 vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touchscreen |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 134 × 100.5 × 72 mm | 144 × 118.5 × 83 mm |
| Weight (body) | 700 g | 910 g |
| Weather sealing | Front, back, and top covers made from magnesium alloy delivering dust-and-drip-resistance | Fully sealed and gasketed, exceeding D850 durability; maximum consideration for dust and drip resistance; operable down to -10C/14F |
| 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. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 340 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 340/370 with energy saving on; approx. 2280 shots in burst mode |
| 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) | $3,999.95 (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 | WANDRD Essential Camera Cube (for PRVKE 21) Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at WANDRD |
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 45.7 million; hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with 493 focus points; electronic shutter up to 120 fps; ISO 64-25600 standard range.”
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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