Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P7

Lets look a little more in depth at the Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was brought out 16 months after the E-P7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the X2D grades vs the E-P7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Olympus PEN E-P7. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D offers outside dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-P7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the X2D versus the E-P7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and E-P7 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and E-P7.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X2D due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will result in extra detail having its extra 80 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger X2D should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.