Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S1H

Let's take a closer look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and S1H (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and S1H (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 2 months earlier than the S1H so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X1D II 50C grades versus the S1H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has exterior dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the S1H.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and S1H is 60 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and S1H.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.