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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
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Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Launched September 2022
  • Earlier Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic GX850, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GX850 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was released 5 years after the GX850 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the X2D matches up versus the GX850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Panasonic GX850

 X2D GX850 
IntroducedSeptember 2022January 2017Newer by 70 months
Screen dimensions3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Hasselblad X2D

 GX850 X2D 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX850

 X2D GX850 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D has physical measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X2D versus Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the X2D against the GX850.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and GX850 is 56 and 90 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and GX850.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X2D will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 84MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer X2D should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
95
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count great (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (895 grams)
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X2D
Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
89
silent shutter (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.3 frames per second)
52
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X2D
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
60
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
MP count great (100 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (895 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography advice
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low ( resolution)
heavier than others in class (895 grams)
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Hasselblad X2D vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Panasonic GX850
 Hasselblad X2D 100cPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Make Hasselblad Panasonic
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also called - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2017-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 100MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11656 x 8742 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 294 49
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.60 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4080s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/6000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 grams (1.97 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 210 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $8,199 $548