Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH6

Lets take a deeper look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GH6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 3 years prior to the GH6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X1D II 50C matches up against the GH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides outside dimensions 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 GH6 has specifications of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the GH6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and GH6 is 60 and 56 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and GH6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will resolve extra detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.