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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Released September 2022
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GH5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was revealed 5 years later than the GH5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the X2D matches up against the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Panasonic GH5

 X2D GH5 
LaunchedSeptember 2022January 2017More recent by 70 months
Screen sizing3.60"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2360k1620kSharper screen (+740k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Hasselblad X2D

 GH5 X2D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GH5

 X2D GH5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D provides outer measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the X2D compared to the GH5.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and GH5 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and GH5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X2D with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will give extra detail because of its extra 80MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer X2D will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
95
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
high resolution (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (895 grams)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet mode (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.3 frames/s)
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
61
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
high resolution (100MP)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (895g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography details
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X2D
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
30
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low ( resolution)
more heavy than average in class (895 grams)
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GH5
 Hasselblad X2D 100cPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Hasselblad Panasonic
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-07 2017-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11656 x 8742 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 294 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.60" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 4080 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.3fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution - 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 725 gr (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 410 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Retail pricing $8,199 $1,298