Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-PL9

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Olympus E-PL9, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was released 4 years later than the E-PL9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the X2D scores versus the E-PL9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Olympus PEN E-PL9. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D enjoys outer measurements 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-PL9 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X2D versus Olympus E-PL9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the X2D against the E-PL9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and E-PL9 is 56 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and E-PL9.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X2D featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 84MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern X2D should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.