Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic S5 II X

In this write-up, we are matching up the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and S5 II X (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and S5 II X (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 4 years before the S5 II X which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X1D II 50C matches up vs the S5 II X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the S5 II X.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and S5 II X is 60 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and S5 II X.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give extra detail having its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.