Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic S5 II X

Its time to examine more closely at the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and S5 II X (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and S5 II X (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was introduced 3 months before the S5 II X so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X2D grades versus the S5 II X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D offers physical dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic S5 II X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the X2D against the S5 II X.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and S5 II X is 56 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and S5 II X.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will give extra detail using its extra 76 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.