Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Panasonic GF8
X2D | GF8 | |||
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Released | September 2022 | ![]() | February 2016 | Fresher by 80 months |
Screen sizing | 3.60" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1320k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Hasselblad X2D
GF8 | X2D |
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Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GF8
X2D | GF8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Hasselblad X2D 100c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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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 |