Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH4

The following is a in-depth overview of the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GH4 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was launched 8 years after the GH4 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X2D matches up against the GH4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D comes with outside measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the X2D versus the GH4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and GH4 is 56 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and GH4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 84MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger X2D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.