Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic S1R

Its time to examine more closely at the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and S1R (47MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and S1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was manufactured 3 years later than the S1R and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X2D grades vs the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D has got outer 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) while the Panasonic S1R has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X2D and the S1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and S1R is 56 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and S1R.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X2D due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X2D will offer you more detail due to its extra 53 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern X2D will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.