Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P5

Its time to look more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-P5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was announced 2 years after the E-P5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the X1D scores vs the E-P5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus PEN E-P5. The whole galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D has got 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) and the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the X1D vs the E-P5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and E-P5 is 60 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and E-P5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will render more detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger X1D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.