Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GF3

The following is a detailed comparison of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GF3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GF3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 7 years after the GF3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X1D II 50C grades versus the GF3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the GF3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and GF3 is 60 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and GF3.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will offer you greater detail having its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X1D II 50C provides an advantage in sensor innovation.