Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX7

Its time to examine more closely at the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GX7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GX7 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was unveiled 2 years after the GX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X1D scores against the GX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D offers physical 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) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X1D against the GX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and GX7 is 60 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and GX7.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will offer more detail having an extra 35MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern X1D is going to have an edge in sensor technology.