Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GF7

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GF7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GF7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was announced 17 months after the GF7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X1D scores against the GF7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D comes with exterior measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X1D compared to the GF7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and GF7 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and GF7.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D will give you more detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher X1D provides an advantage in sensor innovation.