Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-PL6

Below is a complete overview of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Olympus E-PL6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was introduced 4 years later than the E-PL6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X1D II 50C grades vs the E-PL6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Olympus E-PL6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the E-PL6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and E-PL6 is 60 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and E-PL6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will render more detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern X1D II 50C should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.