Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850
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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Panasonic GX850
X1D | GX850 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Hasselblad X1D
GX850 | X1D | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Panasonic GX850
X1D | GX850 | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | ![]() | January 2017 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Hasselblad X1D versus Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Hasselblad X1D vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Hasselblad X1D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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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 |