Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GH5

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was announced 2 years later than the GH5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X1D II 50C scores vs the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the GH5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and GH5 is 60 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and GH5.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will resolve extra detail with its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.