Battle of Nikon’s Full-Frame Mirrorless: Z7 II vs Z6 III vs Z5 II (2025 Showdown)
The Nikon Z7 II uses a 45.7MP backside-illuminated full-frame sensor with a base ISO of 64 and native ISO up to 25,600, delivering exceptional resolution and dynamic range for landscapes and studio work. The Z6 III adopts a 24.5MP partially stacked BSI CMOS sensor with native ISO 100–64,000 (expandable to 50–204,800) and adds a Pixel-Shift High-Res mode for ultra-detailed tripod shots. The Z5 II uses a 24.3MP BSI sensor inherited from the Z6 II and Zf, offering improved low-light performance with native ISO 100–64,000 and strong overall image quality for the price. Autofocus improves across the lineup, with the Z7