Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic S5 II X

Let's take a deeper look at the Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and S5 II X (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and S5 II X (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was brought out 7 years prior to the S5 II X which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the X1D grades vs the S5 II X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D enjoys outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the X1D versus the S5 II X.

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

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and S5 II X.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will offer greater detail having its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged X1D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.