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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was announced 4 years later than the GH5S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X2D grades against the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Panasonic GH5S

 X2D GH5S 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022January 2018Fresher by 57 months
Screen sizing3.60"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2360k1620kCrisper screen (+740k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Hasselblad X2D

 GH5S X2D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GH5S

 X2D GH5S 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D features outside measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X2D against the GH5S.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and GH5S is 56 and 62 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and GH5S.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X2D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will provide more detail with its extra 90MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer X2D should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
95
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
resolution is great (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
62
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography details
Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (895 grams)
68
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X2D
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
90
quiet mode (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.3 fps)
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
61
environment sealing
features touch focus
resolution is great (100 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (895 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
61
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no Time Lapse recording
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X2D
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video ( pxls)
heavier than competition in class (895g)
68
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GH5S
 Hasselblad X2D 100cPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Panasonic
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-09-07 2018-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11656 x 8742 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 294 225
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.60" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.3fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 grams (1.97 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 440 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Price at release $8,199 $2,498