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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Released June 2016
  • New Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and S1 (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and S1 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was unveiled 3 years prior to the S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X1D scores against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Panasonic S1

 X1D S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Hasselblad X1D

 S1 X1D 
ReleasedFebruary 2019June 2016More recent by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic S1

 X1D S1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D enjoys outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

See the Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D versus the S1.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and S1 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and S1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will show more detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older X1D will be behind in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
89
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
85
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
70
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.3 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery life (380 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
64
weather proofing
provides touch focus
high resolution (51 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
59
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
low battery life (380 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic S1
 Hasselblad X1DPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Panasonic
Model Hasselblad X1D Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-06-22 2019-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Leica L
Available lenses 4 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.3 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 1021 grams (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 102 95
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 14.5
DXO Low light score 4489 3333
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $6,495 $2,498