Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic FZ100

Let's take a closer look at the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and FZ100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was revealed 6 years after the FZ100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X1D grades vs the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D enjoys outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic FZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the X1D and the FZ100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and FZ100 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and FZ100.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D will offer extra detail because of its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger X1D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.