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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF8
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic GF7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GF7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was launched 7 years after the GF7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X2D grades vs the GF7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Panasonic GF7

 X2D GF7 
RevealedSeptember 2022February 2015Newer by 93 months
Display sizing3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Hasselblad X2D

 GF7 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GF7

 X2D GF7 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D has got external dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the X2D versus the GF7.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and GF7 is 56 and 90 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and GF7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will offer more detail utilizing its extra 84MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern X2D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography features
95
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count great (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Street photography factors
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average in class (895 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography highlights
90
silent shutter (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames per second)
52
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
offers touch focus
MP count great (100MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (895g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
has touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery life (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography features
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging features
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging features
30
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video ( pixels)
heavier than average in class (895 grams)
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GF7
 Hasselblad X2D 100cPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Panasonic
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-07 2015-02-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11656 x 8742 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 294 23
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/6000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.3fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 lb) 266g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 230 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $8,199 $308