Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH6

Lets look a bit more closely at the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GH6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was manufactured 7 months after the GH6 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X2D scores versus the GH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D offers physical dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has dimensions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the X2D and the GH6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and GH6 is 56 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and GH6.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X2D will deliver more detail due to its extra 75MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher X2D will have an edge in sensor innovation.