Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Lumix S5 IIvs Nikon Zfc

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 S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) From £1999 Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 II
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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ 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 S5 II (2023)

  • You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
  • You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
  • You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, lumix s5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Lumix S5 II (2023)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £7,999 £1,999 £799
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 100.0MP 24.2MP 20.9MP
Video None 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 3.3fps 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 11fps
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 740g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Leica L-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Dual SD UHS-II Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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