Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX85

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GX85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was brought out 3 months later than the GX85 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the X1D matches up against the GX85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D features outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D versus the GX85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and GX85 is 60 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and GX85.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will render more detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.