Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL5

Its time to look more closely at the Hasselblad X1D versus Olympus E-PL5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was introduced 3 years after the E-PL5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X1D grades vs the E-PL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The whole galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D comes with outside 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL5 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D versus Olympus E-PL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X1D against the E-PL5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X1D and E-PL5 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and E-PL5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will deliver more detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern X1D is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.