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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF2 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 GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF1
  • Successor is Panasonic GF3
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GF2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GF2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was brought out 5 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X1D grades against the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Panasonic GF2

 X1D GF2 
IntroducedJune 2016February 2011More recent by 65 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Hasselblad X1D

 GF2 X1D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GF2

 X1D GF2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D has exterior 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 GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the X1D vs the GF2.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and GF2 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and GF2.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will resolve greater detail having its extra 39MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer X1D provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography details
89
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Street photography highlights
68
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X1D
Sports photography with Panasonic GF2
70
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.3 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (300 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count excellent (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging info
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging info
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
touch screen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GF2
 Hasselblad X1DPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Panasonic
Model type Hasselblad X1D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-06-22 2011-02-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 51MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8272 x 6200 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.3 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 pounds) 310g (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 54
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 10.3
DXO Low light rating 4489 506
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Retail price $6,495 $330