Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Lumix G9 IIvs Z5 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) From £7999 Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals View Hasselblad X2D 100C
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Lumix Lumix G9 II Lumix Lumix G9 II (2023) From £1499 Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters View Lumix G9 II
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Nikon Z5 II Nikon Z5 II (2024) From £1299 Best for Full-frame value View Z5 II

Which should you buy?

Commercial, Studio & Fine Art Professionals — Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022): 100MP, IBIS, and phase-detect AF in the smallest medium-format mirrorless — the X2D 100C sets the benchmark for image quality.

Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.

Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.

↓ Full specifications below

Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)

  • You need the ultimate medium format image quality alongside modern conveniences
  • You shoot at a level where dynamic range, colour depth, and resolution are critical
  • You want the best Hasselblad mirrorless available today

Lumix G9 II (2023)

  • You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
  • You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
  • You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it

Z5 II (2024)

  • You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
  • You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
  • You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Lumix G9 II (2023)Z5 II (2024)
Price £7,999 £1,499 £1,299
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 100.0MP 25.2MP 24.5MP
Video None 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 3.3fps 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) 680 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 658g body only 700g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Micro Four Thirds Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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