Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Lumix GH5 II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
- Photographers entering medium format for the first time without full Hasselblad pricing
- Portrait and landscape photographers who want 50MP medium-format files
- X2D 100C buyers on a budget who can live with 50MP over 100MP
- Professionals who want Hasselblad colour and build at a more accessible price
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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