Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic S1

Lets take a deeper look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and S1 (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and S1 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was released 3 years after the S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X2D scores vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D features outside dimensions 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 Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the X2D vs the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and S1 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and S1.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will show more detail as a result of its extra 76 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X2D provides a benefit in sensor tech.