Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-PL7

In this article, we will be evaluating the Hasselblad X2D versus Olympus E-PL7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was brought out 8 years later than the E-PL7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X2D scores against the E-PL7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D provides outside measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X2D versus Olympus E-PL7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X2D and the E-PL7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and E-PL7 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and E-PL7.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X2D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will provide you with greater detail having its extra 84 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent X2D is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.