Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF3

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.