Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II
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![Hasselblad X1D front Hasselblad X1D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Hasselblad-X1D/Hasselblad-X1D-front.jpg)
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Hasselblad X Mount
- 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
- Introduced June 2016
- Newer Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4992 x 3744 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched July 2021
- Additionally Known as Lumix DC-GH5M2
- Replaced the Panasonic GH5
- Replacement is Panasonic GH6
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.
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The X1D was unveiled 6 years prior to the GH5 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X1D matches up vs the GH5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Panasonic GH5 II
X1D | GH5 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Hasselblad X1D
GH5 II | X1D | |||
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Launched | July 2021 | ![]() | June 2016 | More recent by 62 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+920k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GH5 II
X1D | GH5 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D provides physical measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 II has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).
See the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GH5 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the X1D vs the GH5 II.
![Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X1D and GH5 II is 60 and 59 respectively.
![Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and GH5 II.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D will provide more detail having an extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older X1D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications
Hasselblad X1D | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Hasselblad | Panasonic |
Model type | Hasselblad X1D | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
Also called | - | Lumix DC-GH5M2 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-06-22 | 2021-07-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Hasselblad X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 4 | 108 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 1,840k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.3fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p) | 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4992x3744 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 725g (1.60 pounds) | 727g (1.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 102 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 4489 | 1136 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLK22 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Retail cost | $6,495 | $1,700 |