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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF1 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
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic GF2
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GF1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GF1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was revealed 6 years after the GF1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X1D grades against the GF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Panasonic GF1

 X1D GF1 
ReleasedJune 2016October 2009More modern by 82 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Hasselblad X1D

 GF1 X1D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GF1

 X1D GF1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D offers 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 GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the X1D compared to the GF1.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and GF1 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and GF1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will give greater detail because of its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent X1D will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography factors
89
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Panasonic GF1
68
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography factors
70
sensor resolution is high (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (2.3 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D
Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
64
environment proof
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
59
good battery power (380 shots)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging features
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging features
33
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
25
provides face detection autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GF1
 Hasselblad X1DPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Company Hasselblad Panasonic
Model type Hasselblad X1D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-06-22 2009-10-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 4 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.3 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 385 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 54
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 10.3
DXO Low light rating 4489 513
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $6,495 $400