Full-Frame Face-Off: Nikon Z5II vs Sony, Canon, Panasonic – Does Nikon’s $1,700 Powerhouse Beat Them All?
Key Facts Nikon Z5II Overview: High-End DNA at an Intermediate Price The Nikon Z5II is Nikon’s 2025 update to its “entry” full-frame line, but in practice it feels anything but basic. It inherits the sensor and many internals from higher models (sharing its 24.5MP BSI CMOS with the Z6 II/Zf) dpreview.com. This backside-illuminated sensor paired with the latest EXPEED 7 processor (same engine as the Z9 flagship) gives the Z5II faster readout and improved low-light performance over the original Z5 dpreview.com nikon.com. Nikon claims it focuses 3× faster than the Z5 in dim conditions nikon.com nikon.com and can lock on