Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-PL1s

Below, we will be analyzing the Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was released 11 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X2D matches up versus the E-PL1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D has outside measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-PL1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the X2D and the E-PL1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and E-PL1s is 56 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and E-PL1s.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will offer more detail as a result of its extra 88 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger X2D should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.