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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
60
Imaging
86
Features
74
Overall
81
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Released June 2019
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D
  • Successor is Hasselblad X2D
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2021
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH6
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was announced 3 years before the GH5 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X1D II 50C grades against the GH5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Panasonic GH5 II

 X1D II 50C GH5 II 
Screen size3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1840kClearer screen (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 GH5 II X1D II 50C 
AnnouncedJuly 2021June 2019Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GH5 II

 X1D II 50C GH5 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C enjoys physical 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 Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the GH5 II.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and GH5 II is 60 and 59 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and GH5 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will result in more detail with its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older X1D II 50C will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5 II
91
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Sports photography camera
74
silent shutter (1/10,000s)
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (2.7 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (400 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
provides touch focus
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inch)
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
video resolution high (2720 x 1530 pixels)
does have microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
76
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (4992 x 3744 pxls)
includes mic support
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GH5 II
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Make Hasselblad Panasonic
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also called - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-06-19 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8272 x 6200 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 108
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/10000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.7 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 2720x1530 4992x3744
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 lb) 727g (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 79
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.1
DXO Low light rating 4489 1136
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Price at release $5,750 $1,700