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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Announced September 2022
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX7
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GX1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was released 10 years after the GX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the X2D scores vs the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Panasonic GX1

 X2D GX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2022February 2012Newer by 129 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k460kSharper display (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Hasselblad X2D

 GX1 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX1

 X2D GX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D comes with outer measurements 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 GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the X2D and the GX1.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and GX1 is 56 and 87 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and GX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 84 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X2D will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography highlights
95
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count fantastic (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X2D
Street photography with Panasonic GX1
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (895g)
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X2D
Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
90
quiet shooting (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.3 fps)
47
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
MP count fantastic (100 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (895g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography highlights
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
doesn't have Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low ( resolution)
more heavy than competitors in class (895 grams)
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX1
 Hasselblad X2D 100cPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Panasonic
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-07 2012-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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 12800
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 294 23
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.60 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/6000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.3 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m
Flash settings TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 318 gr (0.70 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $8,199 $228