Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9

On this page, we are matching up the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-PL9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was announced 19 months prior to the E-PL9 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the X1D matches up against the E-PL9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D has got exterior dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL9 has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-PL9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the X1D versus the E-PL9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and E-PL9 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and E-PL9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will produce more detail with its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged X1D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.