Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.60" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 2720 x 1530 video
- Hasselblad X Mount
- 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
- Introduced June 2019
- Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D
- Successor is Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3968 video
- Leica L Mount
- 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
- Launched January 2023
- Succeeded the Panasonic S5
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II Overview
Below, we are comparing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and S5 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.
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The X1D II 50C was unveiled 4 years prior to the S5 II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the X1D II 50C grades versus the S5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Panasonic S5 II
X1D II 50C | S5 II | |||
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Display dimension | 3.60" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1840k | Clearer display (+520k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
S5 II | X1D II 50C | |||
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Launched | January 2023 | ![]() | June 2019 | More modern by 43 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic S5 II
X1D II 50C | S5 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers physical measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check out the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D II 50C and the S5 II.
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Using size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and S5 II is 60 and 59 respectively.
![Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-II-50C-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and S5 II.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give you greater detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-II-50C-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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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 S5 II Specifications
Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Hasselblad | Panasonic |
Model type | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-06-19 | 2023-01-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 779 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Hasselblad X | Leica L |
Total lenses | 13 | 65 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.60" | 3.00" |
Screen resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,840 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.87x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/10000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.7 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | 1/250 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) | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p |
Maximum video resolution | 2720x1530 | 5952x3968 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lbs) | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 370 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLJ31 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Card slots | Two | Two |
Launch pricing | $5,750 | $2,000 |