Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX7

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GX7 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was brought out 8 years after the GX7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the X2D grades against the GX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D enjoys external dimensions 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 GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the X2D versus the GX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and GX7 is 56 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and GX7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X2D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X2D will give greater detail having its extra 84 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent X2D provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.