Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.60" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 2720 x 1530 video
- Hasselblad X Mount
- 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
- Launched June 2019
- Replaced the Hasselblad X1D
- Updated by Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Revealed February 2018
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9 Overview
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.
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Panasonic GX9
X1D II 50C | GX9 | |||
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Revealed | June 2019 | ![]() | February 2018 | More modern by 17 months |
Display sizing | 3.60" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1240k | Crisper display (+1120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
GX9 | X1D II 50C | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GX9
X1D II 50C | GX9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
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Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and GX9 is 60 and 82 respectively.
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-II-50C-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GX9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Hasselblad | Panasonic |
Model type | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-06-19 | 2018-02-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
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 resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Hasselblad X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 13 | 107 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.60 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.87x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/10000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.7 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 2720 x 1530 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 2720x1530 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lbs) | 407 gr (0.90 lbs) |
Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 102 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 4489 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at launch | $5,750 | $1,000 |