Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF6

Below is a extended assessment of the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic GF6, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GF6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was revealed 9 years later than the GF6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X2D grades against the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D offers exterior dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the X2D against the GF6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and GF6 is 56 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and GF6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X2D using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will offer more detail because of its extra 84MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X2D will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.