Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P5

Below, we are evaluating the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-P5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was launched 9 years after the E-P5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the X2D grades versus the E-P5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Olympus PEN E-P5. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D provides physical measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-P5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the X2D versus the E-P5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and E-P5 is 56 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and E-P5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 84MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer X2D will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.