Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs OM System TG-7

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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OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) From £699 Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7

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.

Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

↓ 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

Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)

  • You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
  • You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
  • Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor

OM System TG-7 (2023)

  • You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
  • You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
  • You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £7,999 £699 £449
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 100.0MP 20.4MP 12.0MP
Video None 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS Digital IS
Burst Rate 3.3fps 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical 20fps
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) 390 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 414g body only 253g
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots None
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Hasselblad XCD Micro Four Thirds Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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