Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL7

Following is a detailed assessment of the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-PL7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was revealed 22 months after the E-PL7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the X1D grades vs the E-PL7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D enjoys outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the X1D vs the E-PL7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and E-PL7 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and E-PL7.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will deliver more detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger X1D provides an advantage in sensor innovation.