According to the latest rumors surfaced on the web by a reputed rumor mill, the Nikon Z5 II will be released in May 2025.
From our previous information, the Nikon Z5 II camera is coming in the Summer months of 2025. Now we have a bit more clarity over that. According to the rumor from NikonRumors.com, the camera is coming in the month of May 2025.
What we know so far about the Nikon Z5 Mark II
- First of all, the camera comes with the Nikon Zf 24.5-megapixel full-frame BSI CMOS sensor and Expeed 7 image processor, with improved video recording downsampled from full resolution at 4K 30 FPS, 4K 60 FPS in DX mode, and full HD video recording up to 120 frames per second.
- It has also been suggested that it will have an upscaled 5-axis image stabilization system.
- Now, what we have already seen in the Nikon Z5 is that we will be getting a professional body with a good and large hand grip, all the professional controls that we have already enjoyed in the original Nikon Z5 version, as well as the presence of dual card slots (UHS-II SD).
- Apart from all these features, the Nikon Z5 Mark II camera will also gain USB charging capabilities so you can charge on the go, while also enhancing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as live streaming capability for the convenience of modern-day users.
Nikon Z5 Mark II Price
- The price of the Nikon Z5 Mark II camera is expected to be around $1499 (approximate figure), and that is said to be the announcement price of the camera.
This is the information we have known so far. Now, let’s organize it in a table and list the specifications of the Nikon Z5 Mark II camera.
Nikon Z5 Mark II Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor |
| Processor | Expeed 7 Image Processor |
| Video Recording | 4K UHD 30p / Full HD 120p, 1.5x 60p with crop |
| Autofocus | 273-Point Hybrid AF with Eye and Animal Detection |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization |
| Viewfinder | Bright 3.69M-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder |
| Display | 3.2″ Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Memory Card Slots | Dual UHS-II SD Card Slots |
| Connectivity | Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity |
| Charging | USB-C Charging and Power Delivery Support |
Nikon Z5 vs. Nikon Z5 Mark II (Early Comparison)
It is still an early comparison, but it is exciting to see the new features we will be getting.
| Feature | Nikon Z5 (Official) | Nikon Z5 II (Rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 24 MP, full-frame, non-BSI CMOS | 24.5 MP, full-frame, BSI CMOS |
| Processor | Expeed 6 | Expeed 7 |
| ISO Range | Auto, 100-51200 (expands to 50-102400) | 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis sensor-shift | 5-axis sensor-shift |
| Autofocus | 273-point hybrid AF, eye and animal detection | 273-point hybrid AF, eye and animal detection |
| Continuous Drive | 4.5 fps | Not specified, likely to be improved |
| Video Capabilities | 4K30p with 1.7x crop, Full HD 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, MPEG-4, H.264 | 4K30p, 4K60p with 1.5x crop, Full HD 120p, N-Log, 10-bit HDMI out |
| Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot OLED | 3.69M-dot OLED (assumed, no change rumored) |
| Screen | 3.2″ tilting touch panel, 1.1 million dots | 3.2″ tilting screen (assumed, no change rumored) |
| Storage | Dual UHS-II SD card slots | Dual UHS-II SD card slots |
| Connectivity | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (improved) |
| Metering Modes | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Not specified, likely similar |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | Not specified, likely similar |
| Uncompressed Format | RAW | RAW (assumed, no change rumored) |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal, basic | Not specified, likely similar |
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