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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
70
Overall
60

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GX850, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GX850 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was announced 6 months before the GX850 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X1D scores against the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Panasonic GX850

 X1D GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Hasselblad X1D

 GX850 X1D 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GX850

 X1D GX850 
RevealedJune 2016January 2017Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D has external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D versus the GX850.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and GX850 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and GX850.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will result in greater detail with its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
89
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Panasonic GX850
68
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X1D
Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
69
megapixel count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (2.3 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
offers focus via touch
megapixel count high (51MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
78
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D
Vlogging with Panasonic GX850
33
touch screen
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GX850
 Hasselblad X1DPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Make Hasselblad Panasonic
Model Hasselblad X1D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-06-22 2017-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 gr (1.60 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 102 73
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 13.3
DXO Low light score 4489 586
Other
Battery life - 210 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $6,495 $548