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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3 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
  • Announced June 2016
  • Successor is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Successor is Panasonic GF5
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GF3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was introduced 4 years after the GF3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the X1D matches up vs the GF3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Panasonic GF3

 X1D GF3 
RevealedJune 2016August 2011Newer by 60 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Hasselblad X1D

 GF3 X1D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GF3

 X1D GF3 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D has outside measurements 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 GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the X1D vs the GF3.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and GF3 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and GF3.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will resolve extra detail using its extra 39MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher X1D should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
89
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
55
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography details
Panasonic GF3 Street photography details
68
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography features
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography features
70
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.3 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery life (300 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D
Travel photography with Panasonic GF3
64
weather proofing
boasts touch focus
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
58
has focus via touch
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (300 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D
Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
33
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
32
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GF3
 Hasselblad X1DPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Panasonic
Model Hasselblad X1D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-06-22 2011-08-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.3 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 pounds) 264g (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 102 50
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 10.1
DXO Low light score 4489 459
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $6,495 $360