Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL1s

Here, we are looking at the Hasselblad X1D versus Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was unveiled 5 years after the E-PL1s which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X1D grades vs the E-PL1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D features exterior 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) and the Olympus E-PL1s has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D versus Olympus E-PL1s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the X1D against the E-PL1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and E-PL1s is 60 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and E-PL1s.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will render greater detail having an extra 39MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer X1D should have an edge in sensor tech.