Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5

Its time to look closer at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and S5 (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and S5 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The X1D II 50C was manufactured 14 months earlier than the S5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the X1D II 50C scores against the S5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Panasonic S5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the X1D II 50C against the S5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and S5 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and S5.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will produce greater detail due to its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older X1D II 50C will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.