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Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z6 III
The Nikon Z5 II and the Nikon Z6 III side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
Still torn? Ask the guide about the Nikon Z5 II and the Nikon Z6 III
Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z5 II | Nikon Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2024 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 700 glighter | 760 g |
| 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 Z6 III 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 Z6 III: 153 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor.