Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and S5 II is 60 and 59 respectively.

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.