Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-PL8

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-PL8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was unveiled 6 years after the E-PL8 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X2D matches up vs the E-PL8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D features exterior 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-PL8 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-PL8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X2D against the E-PL8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and E-PL8 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and E-PL8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X2D using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will give extra detail having an extra 84MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent X2D provides an edge in sensor technology.