Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GM5

Here, we are contrasting the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GM5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GM5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was manufactured 22 months after the GM5 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the X1D scores versus the GM5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D has got outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X1D vs the GM5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and GM5 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and GM5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will produce more detail due to its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher X1D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.