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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Old Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic GX9, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GX9 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was launched 4 years after the GX9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the X2D scores against the GX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Panasonic GX9

 X2D GX9 
RevealedSeptember 2022February 2018More modern by 56 months
Display size3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k1240kCrisper display (+1120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Hasselblad X2D

 GX9 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX9

 X2D GX9 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D comes with exterior dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the X2D compared to the GX9.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and GX9 is 56 and 82 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and GX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X2D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will show greater detail utilizing its extra 80 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern X2D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography highlights
95
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
high MP (100MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography info
Panasonic GX9 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (895g)
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography highlights
89
silent shutter (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (100MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.3 frames/s)
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography info
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
60
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
high MP (100 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (895g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (100MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
missing Time Lapse mode
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution ( resolution)
heavier than others (895g)
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX9
 Hasselblad X2D 100cPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Panasonic
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-07 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11656 x 8742 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 294 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/6000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.3 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 407 gr (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $8,199 $1,000