Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF5

Below, we are comparing the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic GF5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GF5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The X2D was brought out 10 years after the GF5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the X2D scores versus the GF5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D provides outside measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the X2D versus the GF5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and GF5 is 56 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and GF5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X2D because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will offer you greater detail having its extra 88 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher X2D provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.