Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q-S1

Below, we will be looking at the Hasselblad X2D versus Pentax Q-S1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was announced 8 years later than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X2D grades versus the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D has outside dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X2D versus Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the X2D compared to the Q-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and Q-S1 is 56 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X2D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will render extra detail with its extra 88MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer X2D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.