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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF5
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GF3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The X2D was released 11 years after the GF3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the X2D matches up against the GF3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Panasonic GF3

 X2D GF3 
ReleasedSeptember 2022August 2011Newer by 135 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k460kClearer screen (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Hasselblad X2D

 GF3 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GF3

 X2D GF3 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D has external dimensions 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 GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the X2D compared to the GF3.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and GF3 is 56 and 90 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and GF3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 88 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer X2D will have an edge in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography details
95
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
megapixel count great (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X2D
Street photography with Panasonic GF3
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (895g)
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
89
quiet shooting (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.3 fps)
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography highlights
60
weather proofing
includes focus by touch
megapixel count great (100MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (895g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (300 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography info
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging info
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging info
30
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great ( pixels)
heavier than competitors (895g)
32
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GF3
 Hasselblad X2D 100cPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Panasonic
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-09-07 2011-08-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11656 x 8742 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 294 23
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.60 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/6000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.3fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lb) 264 gr (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $8,199 $360