Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9

Lets examine more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GX9 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The X1D II 50C was released 17 months after the GX9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X1D II 50C grades versus the GX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got external dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the GX9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and GX9 is 60 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and GX9.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will render more detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer X1D II 50C should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.