Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P3

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Olympus PEN E-P3. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.