Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5S

In this article, we will be contrasting the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GH5S (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was revealed 18 months later than the GH5S which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the X1D II 50C matches up versus the GH5S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides physical 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 Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the GH5S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and GH5S is 60 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and GH5S.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will show extra detail because of its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.