In many respects the Nikon Z5 is a great camera and combined with the compact Nikkor Z 24-50MM F/4-6.3 kit lens, it makes a very attractive choice of full-frame camera for travel or everyday photography - even if the zoom range is a little limiting.

Compact size and full-frame sensor; Nikon Z mount; Best in class viewfinder

Maximum continuous shooting of 4.5fps (frames per second); 1.7x crop applied to 4K video; 24-50mm kits lens is compact but has a limited zoom range

Nikon Z5 at a glance: £1449 body only (£1719 with 24-50mm kit lens) 24.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor EXPEED 6 image processor 5-axis in-body stabilisation 0.5in, 3,680k-dot OLED EVF 4.5fps burst shooting Dual SD card slotsAfter the release of Nikon’s first APS-C mirrorless camera, it was suspected a...

For and against; Upholds the excellent handing from the Nikon Z6/Z7; Performs well with Fmount SLR lenses via FTZ adapter; Build quality is excellent for a camera at its price point; First full frame Zseries model to offer dual card slots

1.7x crop is applied when shooting 4K (UHD) video; 2450mm kit zoom is likely to be quickly outgrown; Produces cool looking images in AWB mode in sunlight; 4.5fps continuous burst shooting is slow by today’s standard

Nikon has once again done what they still do better than everyone else: they made a great camera at an incredible price, and hardly left anything out.

Incredible image quality; Solid autofocus performance; Rugged build quality; Professional functionality; Comfortable ergonomics; Unmatched value

Slow speed & viewfinder blackout a deal-breaker for fast action; 4K 30p video crops away the "full-frame advantage"

The Nikon Z5 has an enticing set of specifications for the entry-level full-frame user, especially when you consider just how small the camera is. If you are on the lookout for a fantastic everyday or travel camera, or just like the idea of a smaller than usual camera, then the Z5 is certainly...

Solid handling; Great viewfinder; Small and light

Limited frame rate for sports and action; 4K video cropped

The Nikon Z5 is a very solid introduction to the Nikon Z series and the kit lens is a very solid performer as well. There is a considerable saving to be made compared to the Z6 and Z7 and thus it widens the potential market without seriously affecting the end quality.

Excellent quality of results; Superb viewfinder; Dust and drip resistance; Good price point to enter superb Z system; Articulated screen; Built-in VR; Supports focus stacking; WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity; Handles well

Slow AF in low light; No lens hood provided

The Nikon Z5 is a great buy for those brand new to full-frame photography, and it has an appealing range of specifications that should suit lots of different type of photographers.

Great handling; Small and tight – especially with kit lens; Excellent viewfinder

Slow frame rate; Cropped 4K video

The Nikon Z 5 offers a lot for photographers moving from a Nikon SLR system to mirrorless, even though it omits some of the latest bells and whistles to meet its price point.

24MP full-frame sensor; 5-axis IBIS; Tilting touch LCD; High-magnification OLED EVF; Dust and splash protection; Dual UHS-II card slots; Works with Nikon F lenses via adapter

Cropped 4K recording; Autofocus a step behind Canon and Sony; Meager 4.5fps continuous drive; Z lens library still in development; Few third-party Z lenses available

In many respects the Nikon Z5 is a great camera and combined with the compact Nikkor Z 24-50MM F/4-6.3 kit lens, it makes a very attractive choice of full-frame camera for travel or everyday photography - even if the zoom range is a little limiting.

Compact size and full-frame sensor; Nikon Z mount; Best in class viewfinder

Maximum continuous shooting of 4.5fps (frames per second); 1.7x crop applied to 4K video; 24-50mm kits lens is compact but has a limited zoom range

The Nikon Z5 is a great buy for those brand new to full-frame photography, and it has an appealing range of specifications that should suit lots of different type of photographers. It’s less useful for video, with a heavy 1.7x crop on 4K shooting, as well as those with a keenness for action photography. If neither of those apply to you, it’s a fine choice.

Great handling; Small and tight – especially with kit lens; Excellent viewfinder;

Slow frame rate; Cropped 4K video;

Despite its positioning as an affordable, entry-level full-frame camera, the Nikon Z 5 ($1,399.95, body only) is nearly as capable as the midrange Z 6. For a few hundred dollars less you get very similar image quality, though you'll have to live with cropped 4K video recording. Photographers with an investment in Nikon gear should take a look at this one, especially if video is a secondary concern. Still, you can't discount the value proposition here, especially if you're already invested in the Nikon system. If you're not, the Sony a7 III is our absolute favorite mirrorless camera and Editors' Choice, but it carries a higher asking price, around $2,000 without a lens.Affordable Full-Frame The Z 5 isn't the first sub-$2,000 full-frame camera we've seen, but it cuts fewer corners than alternatives like the Canon EOS RP and Sigma fp. You still get a 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system, dust and splash protection, and dual memory card slots. The camera body is sized ...

The Nikon Z 5 offers a lot for photographers moving from a Nikon SLR system to mirrorless, even though it omits some of the latest bells and whistles to meet its price point.

24MP full-frame sensor; 5-axis IBIS; Tilting touch LCD; High-magnification OLED EVF; Dust and splash protection; Dual UHS-II card slots; Works with Nikon F lenses via adapter

Cropped 4K recording; Autofocus a step behind Canon and Sony; Meager 4.5fps continuous drive; Z lens library still in development; Few third-party Z lenses available