Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GX1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 7 years after the GX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X1D II 50C scores vs the GX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the GX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and GX1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and GX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give you greater detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer X1D II 50C provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.