Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH6

Its time to take a closer look at the Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GH6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was launched 6 years earlier than the GH6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X1D grades vs the GH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D features 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 Panasonic GH6 has dimensions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D and the GH6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X1D and GH6 is 60 and 56 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and GH6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged X1D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.