The Nikon Z 5 is a small, full-frame, mirrorless camera for Nikon’s Z mount lens system. The 24 MP full-frame sensor features five-axis in-body image stabilization and a native ISO range of 100-51,200, making it a versatile compact camera for videography and photography alike. It is capable of outputting full-resolution, 14-bit RAW images at up to 4.5 frames per second.

Despite its comparatively budget price point and its compact nature, the Nikon Z 5 still features a number of higher-end photography features, like dual UHS-II SD card slots, a 3.2-inch tilting display, and a robust magnesium alloy body. The Z 5 excels at photography, but its video chops are nothing to scoff at, either. It can record 4K video at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, and the 273-point eye- and object-tracking autofocus helps keep all but the fastest action crisp.

The Z mount lens system — and its growing lens selection — of the Nikon Z 5 makes it an apt choice for beginners who don’t want to have to replace their lens selection every few years, since Nikon’s high-end full-frame mirrorless cameras are bound to use the same lenses for quite a while into the future.

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