Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GM1

Lets take a deeper look at the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GM1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GM1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was brought out 2 years after the GM1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the X1D matches up versus the GM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D features physical dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the X1D and the GM1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and GM1 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and GM1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will provide extra detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher X1D will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.