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Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z5 IIC
The Nikon Z5 II and the Nikon Z5 IIC side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon Z5 IIC if you want a lighter body (620 g against 700 g). On these specs the Nikon Z5 II has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z5 II | Nikon Z5 IIC |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 24.5 MP | 24.5 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 700 g | 620 glighter |
| Lenses in this guide | 153 for its sensor, 80 more with a crop | 153 for its sensor, 80 more with a crop |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Nikon Z5 II 1×, Nikon Z5 IIC 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Nikon Z lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 153 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Nikon Z5 II: 153 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Nikon Z5 IIC: 153 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor.