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Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q 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
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Earlier Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Hasselblad X2D and Pentax Q, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and Q (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and Q (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The X2D was released 11 years later than the Q and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the X2D matches up vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Pentax Q

 X2D Q 
ReleasedSeptember 2022June 2011Fresher by 137 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k460kClearer screen (+1900k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Hasselblad X2D

 Q X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Pentax Q

 X2D Q 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D has outer 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 Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X2D and Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the X2D versus the Q.

Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and Q is 56 and 93 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and Q.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X2D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will render extra detail as a result of its extra 88MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger X2D should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
95
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
fantastic MP (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
45
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (895g)
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
89
silent shooting (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (3.3 frames/s)
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
60
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
fantastic MP (100 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (895g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography details
Pentax Q Landscape photography details
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have Timelapse function
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
30
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video ( resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (895g)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Pentax Q
 Hasselblad X2D 100cPentax Q
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Pentax
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Pentax Q
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-09-07 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11656 x 8742 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 294 25
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Pentax Q
Available lenses 13 8
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.60 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/6000s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.3 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $8,199 $695