Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-PL3

On this page, we are reviewing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Olympus E-PL3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was manufactured 7 years after the E-PL3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the X1D II 50C scores vs the E-PL3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers exterior measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL3 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Olympus E-PL3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the E-PL3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and E-PL3 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and E-PL3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will result in greater detail due to its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.