Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5S

Lets take a closer look at the Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GH5S (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The X1D was launched 18 months before the GH5S making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X1D grades against the GH5S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D features outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the X1D and the GH5S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and GH5S is 60 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and GH5S.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will render more detail utilizing its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older X1D will be behind in sensor technology.