Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GF2

Below is a complete analysis of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GF2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GF2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was introduced 8 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X1D II 50C grades against the GF2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers exterior dimensions 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 GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the X1D II 50C and the GF2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and GF2 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and GF2.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will offer you more detail using its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C should have a benefit in sensor innovation.