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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Previous Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF7
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GF8 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was announced 6 years later than the GF8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X2D scores against the GF8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Panasonic GF8

 X2D GF8 
ReleasedSeptember 2022February 2016Fresher by 80 months
Screen sizing3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Hasselblad X2D

 GF8 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GF8

 X2D GF8 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D has outside dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the X2D against the GF8.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and GF8 is 56 and 90 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and GF8.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X2D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will produce more detail with its extra 84 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger X2D provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
95
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
65
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (895g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X2D
Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
89
quiet shooting (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames/s)
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography features
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography features
60
weather sealing
features touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (895 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
66
provides touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF8
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no Time Lapse recording
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution ( pixels)
heavier than competitors (895g)
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GF8
 Hasselblad X2D 100cPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Panasonic
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2016-02-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 100MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11656 x 8742 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 294 23
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.60 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4080s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/6000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.3 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
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
Highest flash sync 1/4000s -
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)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lb) 266 grams (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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 230 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $8,199 $549