Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic S5 II

On this page, we are looking at the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and S5 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was announced 3 months before the S5 II which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X2D scores versus the S5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D features outer measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic S5 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the X2D and the S5 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and S5 II is 56 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and S5 II.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X2D using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will deliver more detail with its extra 76MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.