Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL3

Lets take a more detailed look at the Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was unveiled 4 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the X1D scores vs the E-PL3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D & Olympus PEN E-PL3. The full galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D has outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X1D against the E-PL3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and E-PL3 is 60 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and E-PL3.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will offer greater detail having an extra 39MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern X1D should have an edge in sensor tech.