Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-P5

Below, we will be comparing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-P5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 5 years after the E-P5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X1D II 50C grades vs the E-P5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Olympus PEN E-P5. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the X1D II 50C against the E-P5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and E-P5 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and E-P5.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide more detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.