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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q

Portability
60
Imaging
86
Features
74
Overall
81
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Launched June 2019
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D
  • Updated by Hasselblad X2D
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Updated by Pentax Q10
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and Q (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and Q (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was announced 8 years later than the Q and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X1D II 50C matches up against the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Pentax Q

 X1D II 50C Q 
IntroducedJune 2019June 2011More recent by 98 months
Screen dimensions3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k460kClearer screen (+1900k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 Q X1D II 50C 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Pentax Q

 X1D II 50C Q 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with outer 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 Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the Q.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and Q is 60 and 93 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and Q.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will resolve more detail with its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern X1D II 50C will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography info
Pentax Q Portrait photography info
91
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
45
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Street photography with Pentax Q
69
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography info
Pentax Q Sports photography info
74
silent shutter (1/10,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.7 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
65
weather proof
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (230 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging features
Pentax Q Vlogging features
32
built-in touchscreen
video res high (2720 x 1530 resolution)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Pentax Q
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CPentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Pentax
Model Hasselblad X1D II 50C Pentax Q
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-06-19 2011-06-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8272 x 6200 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 117 25
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 13 8
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/10000s -
Continuous shooting speed 2.7 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 2720x1530 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 102 47
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 11.1
DXO Low light score 4489 189
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Launch pricing $5,750 $695