Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8

Lets take a deeper look at the Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The X1D was manufactured 2 months before the E-PL8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X1D scores versus the E-PL8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D offers outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL8 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the X1D and the E-PL8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and E-PL8 is 60 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and E-PL8.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will produce greater detail due to its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.