Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH4

Here, we will be reviewing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GH4 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The X1D II 50C was manufactured 5 years after the GH4 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers exterior measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X1D II 50C against the GH4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and GH4 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and GH4.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give greater detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger X1D II 50C should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.