Nikon has officially announced the Z 5, a new full-frame mirrorless camera that’s designed to be the perfect tool for emerging creators and those jumping into mirrorless cameras for the first time.

“The Nikon Z 5 offers the next generation of creators a gateway into the full-frame Z series lineup, opening the door to the limitless possibilities of mirrorless photo and video capture while providing the means to share their creativity with others,” said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President, Nikon Inc.

As the new entry point to Nikon’s full-frame mirrorless lineup, the Nikon Z 5 offers a lot of power and capabilities at an attractive price, empowering the next generation to begin their journey with the confidence to learn and grow as creators.

At the heart of the Z 5 is a 24.3-megapixel CMOS sensor – not the BSI variant used in the Z 6 – with a maximum ISO of 51200 (expandable to 102400).
Engineered with the EXPEED 6, Nikon’s fastest image processor to date, the Z 5 is a dependable, high-performance tool designed for content creation, the Z 5 has a continuous shooting speed of 4.5 fps with full AF/AE.
The Z 5 has in-body image stabilization that can reduce shake by up to five stops (per CIPA).

For street photographers who need extra peace of mind on their shoots, the Z 5 offers dual SD (UHS-II) card slots. You can either record to both to have one of the cards serve as a backup (in case the other fails), have RAW and JPEG captured separately to the two cards, or have the double capacity by having one card serve as overflow.

While the Z 6 features an all magnesium-alloy chassis, the Z5 employs polycarbonate for its rear and base plates but remains sealed against dust and moisture, to the same level as the higher-end models. The top plate has been simplified, with a traditional mode dial in place of the Z 6/7’s status screen. The Z 5 is the same size and exact weight as the Z 6, at 675 grams (1.5 pounds).

The camera sports a powerful, high-resolution 3.2-inch LCD monitor with the capabilities to tilt, touch, tap, swipe, and pinch for intuitive and flexible user experience. Meanwhile, the 3.6M-dot Quad-VGA EVF ensures users can see exposure, ISO, white balance, and creative picture controls in real-time, making the transition from optical viewfinders seamless for new mirrorless shooters.

The Z 5 uses a new EN-EL15C battery, which offers 470 shots per charge using the LCD and 390 shots with the viewfinder. The camera is backward compatible with other EN-EL15 batteries: just expect fewer shots per charge. The Z 5 can use the same MB-N10 battery grip as the Z 6/7. The camera supports USB Power Delivery for charging and powering the camera during operation.

On the video side, the Z 5 offers 4K/30p, though there’s a 1.7x crop to contend with. Video recorded at 1080p/60p uses the full width of the sensor. Nikon did not include any high-speed video modes on the Z 5. The camera has both headphones and mic sockets and there’s also focus peaking, fast phase-detection autofocus, a combination of in-body and electronic image stabilization, and image capture during video recording.

Here some official samples from Nikon:

The new Nikon Z 5 will be available in August 2020 with a body-only price tag of $1,400.
More info on Nikon’s website.