Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-PL7

Below, we will be matching up the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Olympus E-PL7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 4 years after the E-PL7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the X1D II 50C grades vs the E-PL7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Olympus E-PL7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the E-PL7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and E-PL7 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and E-PL7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide you with extra detail having its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.