Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic S5

The following is a extensive overview of the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and S5 (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and S5 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was launched 2 years after the S5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X2D grades against the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D has got outside dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X2D vs the S5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and S5 is 56 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and S5.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will show extra detail utilizing its extra 76MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher X2D should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.