Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon D5

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z7 II and Nikon D5. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon Z7 II

Nikon D5

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon Z7 II were released 2020 and Nikon D5 was released 2016. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon Z7 II	2020
Nikon D5	2016

Type of camera

Nikon Z7 II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D5 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 Z7 II	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon D5	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 Z7 II has a 46 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D5 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon Z7 II	46 MP 45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504
Nikon D5	21 MP 20742656 pixels 5588 x 3712

Nikon Z7 II has a 119 % larger resolution than Nikon D5. 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 D5 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon Z7 II. Nikon D5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon Z7 II has 64 to 25600.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Z7 II	64-25600
Nikon D5	100-102400

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 Z7 II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z7 II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Nikon D5 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z7 II	10
Nikon D5	14

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon Z7 II and Nikon D5 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 D5 weighs 1415 gr (equal to 3.12 lb) which is 101% heavier than Nikon Z7 II and its 705 gr (or 1.55 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon Z7 II	705 gr 1.55 lb
Nikon D5	1415 gr 3.12 lb