Specifications

Nikon Z 5 Digital Camera

Type
Type	Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Lens mount	Nikon Z mount

Lens
Compatible lenses	Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply)

Effective pixels
Effective pixels	24.3 million

Image sensor
Type	35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format)
Total pixels	24.93 million
Dust-reduction system	Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)

Storage
Image size (pixels)	[FX (36 × 24)] selected for image area: 6016 × 4016 (Large: 24.2 M) 4512 × 3008 (Medium: 13.6 M) 3008 × 2008 (Small: 6.0 M) [DX (24 × 16)] selected for image area: 3936 × 2624 (Large: 10.3 M) 2944 × 1968 (Medium: 5.8 M) 1968 × 1312 (Small: 2.6 M) [1:1 (24 × 24)] selected for image area: 4016 × 4016 (Large: 16.1 M) 3008 × 3008 (Medium: 9.0 M) 2000 × 2000 (Small: 4.0 M) [16:9 (36 × 20)] selected for image area: 6016 × 3384 (Large: 20.4 M) 4512 × 2536 (Medium: 11.4 M) 3008 × 1688 (Small: 5.1 M) Photographs taken while filming movies at a frame size of 3840 × 2160: 3840 × 2160 Photographs taken while filming movies at other frame sizes: 1920 × 1080
File format (image quality)	NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed or compressed) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System	Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media	SD (Secure Digital) and UHS‑II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Double card slots	The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards.
File system	DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31

Viewfinder
Viewfinder	1.27‑cm/0.5‑in. approx. 3690k‑dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 11‑level manual brightness controls
Frame coverage	Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Magnification	Approx. 0.8× (50 mm lens at infinity, −1.0 m⁻¹)
Eyepoint	21 mm (−1.0 m⁻¹; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment	−4 – +2 m⁻¹
Eye sensor	Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

Monitor
Monitor	8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1040k-dot tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 11-level manual brightness controls

Shutter
Type	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
Speed	¹/₈₀₀₀ – 30 s (choose from step sizes of ¹/₃ and ¹/₂ EV), bulb, time, X200
Flash sync speed	X=¹/₂₀₀ s; synchronizes with shutter at ¹/₂₀₀ s or slower; auto FP high-speed sync supported

Release
Release mode	Single frame, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self-timer
Approximate frame advance rate	Continuous L: Approx. 1 – 4 fps Continuous H: Approx. 4.5 fps Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in-house tests.
Self-timer	2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s

Release

Release mode

Single frame, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self-timer

Approximate frame advance rate

Continuous L: Approx. 1 – 4 fps
Continuous H: Approx. 4.5 fps

Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in-house tests.

Self-timer

2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s

Exposure
Metering system	TTL metering using camera image sensor
Metering mode	Matrix metering Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point Highlight-weighted metering
Range	－3 – +17 EV Figures are for ISO 100 and f/2.0 lens at 20 °C/68 °F
Mode	b: Auto, P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperture-priority auto, M: manual U1, U2 and U3: user settings modes
Exposure compensation	–5 – +5 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹/₃ and ¹/₂ EV) available in modes P, S, A, and M
Exposure lock	Luminosity locked at detected value
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	ISO 100–51200 (choose from step sizes of ¹/₃ and ¹/₂ EV); can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D‑Lighting	Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
Multiple exposure	Add, average, lighten, darken
Other options	HDR (high dynamic range), photo mode flicker reduction

Autofocus
Type	Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
Detection range	−3 – +19 EV Without low-light AF: −2 – +19 EV Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF‑S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0
Lens servo	Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF‑S); continuous-servo AF (AF‑C); full-time AF (AF‑F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus points	273 focus points Number of focus points available in photo mode with single-point AF selected for AF-area mode and FX selected for image area
AF-area mode	Pinpoint (available in photo mode only), single-point, and dynamic-area AF (available in photo mode only); wide-area AF (S); wide-area AF (L); auto-area AF
Focus lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF‑S) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector

Vibration reduction (VR)
Camera on-board VR	5‑axis image sensor shift
Lens on-board VR	Lens shift (available with VR lenses)

Flash
Flash control	TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
Flash mode	Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Flash compensation	–3 – +1 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹/₃ and ¹/₂ EV) available in modes P, S, A, and M
Flash-ready indicator	Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe	ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	i‑TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, auto FP high-speed sync, unified flash control

White balance
White balance	Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500 K–10,000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning except choose color temperature

Bracketing
Bracketing	Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL

Movie
Metering system	TTL metering using camera image sensor
Metering mode	Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate	3840 × 2160 (4K UHD): 30p (progressive)/25p/24p 1920 × 1080: 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively Quality selection (normal/m) available at all sizes except 3840 × 2160, when quality is fixed at m
File format	MOV, MP4
Video compression	H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format	Linear PCM (for movies recorded in MOV format) or AAC (for movies recorded in MP4 format)
Audio recording device	Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable
Exposure compensation	–3 – +3 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹/₃ and ¹/₂ EV) available in modes P, S, A, and M
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	M: Manual selection (ISO 100–25600; choose from step sizes of ¹/₃ and ¹/₂ EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600) available with selectable upper limit P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600) with selectable upper limit b: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600)
Active D‑Lighting	Same as photo settings, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
Other options	Time-lapse movie recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes

Playback
Playback	Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto image rotation, and picture rating

Interface
USB	Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended
HDMI output	Type C HDMI connector
Accessory terminal	Built-in (can be used with MC‑DC2 remote cords and other optional accessories)
Audio input	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)

Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth
Wi‑Fi	Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, Europe, and Oceania) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, Europe, and Oceania) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) Maximum output power (EIRP): 0.7 dBm (2.4 GHz) 6.2 dBm (5 GHz) Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
Bluetooth	Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP): Bluetooth: –4.8 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: –6.3 dBm
Range (line of sight)	Approximately 10 m (32 ft)^* Without interference. Range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles.

Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth

Wi‑Fi

Standards:
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, Europe, and Oceania)
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas)
Operating frequency:
- 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, Europe, and Oceania)
- 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
- 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas)
Maximum output power (EIRP):
- 0.7 dBm (2.4 GHz)
- 6.2 dBm (5 GHz)
Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK

Bluetooth

Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2
Operating frequency:
- Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz
- Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP):
- Bluetooth: –4.8 dBm
- Bluetooth Low Energy: –6.3 dBm

Range (line of sight)

Approximately 10 m (32 ft)^*

Without interference. Range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles.

Power source
Battery	One EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery^* EN‑EL15b/EN‑EL15a/EN‑EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c (Battery Endurance). The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN‑EL15c/EN‑EL15b batteries only.
Battery pack	MB-N10 battery pack (available separately); takes two EN‑EL15c^* batteries EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can be used in place of the EN-EL15c. The number of pictures that can be taken on a single charge (i.e., battery endurance) will however drop compared to the EN‑EL15c (Battery Endurance).
Charging AC adapter	EH‑7P charging AC adapter (available separately)
AC adapter	EH‑5d/EH‑5c/EH‑5b AC adapter; requires EP‑5B power connector (available separately)

Tripod socket
Tripod socket	0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222)

Dimensions/weight
Dimensions	Approx.134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm/5.3 × 4.0 × 2.8 in. (width × height × depth)
Weight	Approx. 675 g (1 lb. 7.9 oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 590 g/1 lb. 4.9 oz. (camera body only)

Operating environment
Temperature	0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Humidity	85% or less (no condensation)

Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery.
The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in the manuals are for expository purposes only.
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

MH‑25a Battery Charger

Rated input	AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A
Rated output	DC 8.4 V/1.2 A
Supported batteries	EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Charging time	Approx. 2 hours 35 minutes Time required to charge battery at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains
Operating temperature	0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions	Approx. 95 × 33.5 × 71 mm/3.7 × 1.3 × 2.8 in. (width × height × depth), excluding projections
Length of power cable	Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft), if supplied
Weight	Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz), excluding supplied power connector (power cable or AC wall adapter)

The symbols on this product represent the following:
m AC, p DC, q Class II equipment (the construction of the product is double-insulated)

EN‑EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Type	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity	7.0 V/2280 mAh
Operating temperature	0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions	Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm/1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in. (width × height × depth)
Weight	Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz), excluding terminal cover

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to another person, you should also use the [Reset all settings] item in the camera setup menu to delete network settings and other personal information.

Supported Standards

DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.
Exif version 2.31: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.31, a standard introduced with the goal of improving the interoperability of printers and digital cameras, making it easier to produce high-quality prints. Information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers. See the printer manual for details.
HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices. This standard ensures that audiovisual data and control signals can be transmitted to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connection.