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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
60
Imaging
86
Features
74
Overall
81
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2019
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D
  • Renewed by Hasselblad X2D
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX7
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Panasonic GX1

 X1D II 50C GX1 
LaunchedJune 2019February 2012Newer by 90 months
Display size3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k460kCrisper display (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 GX1 X1D II 50C 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GX1

 X1D II 50C GX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

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

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Portrait photography camera
91
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
high megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Street photography factors
69
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
74
silent mode (1/10,000 seconds)
high megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.7 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
47
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography info
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography info
65
weather proofing
provides focus via touch
high megapixels (51MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
65
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography highlights
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60")
high megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
video res high (2720 x 1530 resolution)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Panasonic GX1
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Panasonic
Model Hasselblad X1D II 50C Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-06-19 2012-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8272 x 6200 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 117 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.60" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/10000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 2.7fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 2720x1530 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lb) 318 grams (0.70 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 102 55
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 10.6
DXO Low light score 4489 703
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $5,750 $228