Nikon Z5 vs Nikon D4

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z5 and Nikon D4. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon Z5

Nikon D4

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon Z5 were released 2020 and Nikon D4 was released 2012. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon Z5	2020
Nikon D4	2012

Type of camera

Nikon Z5 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D4 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon FX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon Z5	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon D4	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon Z5 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D4 has 16,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon Z5	24 MP 24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016
Nikon D4	16,2 MP 16163840 pixels 4928 x 3280

Nikon Z5 has a 49 % larger resolution than Nikon D4. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D4 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon Z5. Nikon D4 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 204800 while Nikon Z5 has 100 to 51200.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Z5	100-51200
Nikon D4	100-204800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z5
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D4

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z5 can shoot up to 4,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D4 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z5	4,5
Nikon D4	11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon Z5 and Nikon D4 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D4 weighs 1340 gr (equal to 2.95 lb) which is 99% heavier than Nikon Z5 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon Z5	675 gr 1.49 lb
Nikon D4	1340 gr 2.95 lb