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.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Who should buy what
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
Lumix S5 (2020)
Z7 II (2020)
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the lumix s5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Lumix S5 (2020) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,699 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 714g (body, battery, card) | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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