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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P2

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Announced September 2022
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Successor is Olympus E-P3
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P2 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-P2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was announced 12 years later than the E-P2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X2D scores against the E-P2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Olympus E-P2

 X2D E-P2 
LaunchedSeptember 2022April 2010Fresher by 151 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k230kClearer screen (+2130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Hasselblad X2D

 E-P2 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-P2

 X2D E-P2 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has sizing of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the X2D versus the E-P2.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and E-P2 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and E-P2.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X2D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will render extra detail with its extra 88MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger X2D should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography advice
95
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (895g)
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet shooting (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.3 frames/s)
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography details
Olympus E-P2 Travel photography details
61
weather sealing
provides focus by touch
MP count amazing (100 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (895 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
43
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (300 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no Timelapse recording
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery (300 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P2 Vlogging advice
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great ( pxls)
more heavy than competition (895g)
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-P2
 Hasselblad X2D 100cOlympus PEN E-P2
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Olympus
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Olympus PEN E-P2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-07 2010-04-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 11656 x 8742 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 294 11
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.60" 3"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/6000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.3 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 355 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 505
Other
Battery life 420 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $8,199 $799