Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX8

Below, we are comparing the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GX8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was unveiled 7 years later than the GX8 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X2D grades versus the GX8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D features exterior dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the X2D versus the GX8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and GX8 is 56 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and GX8.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X2D having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X2D will render greater detail having an extra 80MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger X2D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.