Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P1

The following is a thorough overview of the Hasselblad X2D versus Olympus E-P1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was released 13 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X2D scores versus the E-P1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Olympus PEN E-P1. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D provides outside measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X2D versus Olympus E-P1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the X2D versus the E-P1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and E-P1 is 56 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and E-P1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X2D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will render more detail as a result of its extra 88 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern X2D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.