Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.