Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q-S1

Its time to take a closer look at the Hasselblad X1D versus Pentax Q-S1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was announced 23 months later than the Q-S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the X1D matches up against the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D & Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D provides outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D versus Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the X1D compared to the Q-S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and Q-S1 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and Q-S1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1D with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D will give greater detail with its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern X1D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.