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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3 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
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P5
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Hasselblad X2D versus Olympus E-P3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was manufactured 11 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X2D matches up versus the E-P3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Olympus E-P3

 X2D E-P3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022August 2011More modern by 135 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k614kSharper screen (+1746k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Hasselblad X2D

 E-P3 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-P3

 X2D E-P3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D has outside 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) and the Olympus E-P3 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X2D versus Olympus E-P3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the X2D and the E-P3.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and E-P3 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and E-P3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X2D because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X2D will render extra detail due to its extra 88MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer X2D provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography highlights
95
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
MP count excellent (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (895g)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet shutter (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.3 frames per second)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography factors
61
environment sealing
offers focus by touch
MP count excellent (100 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (895 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P3
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no Timelapse function
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low ( resolution)
more heavy than competition (895 grams)
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-P3
 Hasselblad X2D 100cOlympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Company Hasselblad Olympus
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Olympus PEN E-P3
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-07 2011-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
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 100 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 11656 x 8742 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 294 35
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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 rate 3.3 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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 - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 lb) 369g (0.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 420 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $8,199 $0