Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-PL1s

Let's look more closely at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was unveiled 8 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X1D II 50C matches up vs the E-PL1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got exterior measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Olympus E-PL1s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the X1D II 50C against the E-PL1s.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and E-PL1s is 60 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and E-PL1s.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will deliver extra detail having an extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger X1D II 50C should have an advantage in sensor tech.