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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(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
  • Launched June 2016
  • Newer Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and S5 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was revealed 7 years before the S5 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X1D scores versus the S5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Panasonic S5 II

 X1D S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Hasselblad X1D

 S5 II X1D 
RevealedJanuary 2023June 2016More modern by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k920kClearer screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic S5 II

 X1D S5 II 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D has got outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D against the S5 II.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and S5 II is 60 and 59 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and S5 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will resolve greater detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged X1D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Portrait photography camera
89
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count great (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Panasonic S5 II
68
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count great (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.3 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography features
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
MP count great (51 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography details
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count great (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging info
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (5952 x 3968 pixels)
comes with mic socket
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic S5 II
 Hasselblad X1DPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Make Hasselblad Panasonic
Model Hasselblad X1D Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-06-22 2023-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8272 x 6200 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 779
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Leica L
Available lenses 4 65
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.3 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3968
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 740 grams (1.63 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $6,495 $2,000