Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX8

Lets look much closer at the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GX8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GX8 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The X1D was brought out 12 months later than the GX8 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the X1D grades against the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D features outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X1D versus the GX8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and GX8 is 60 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and GX8.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will provide extra detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher X1D provides an advantage in sensor tech.