Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Lumix S1

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) Starting from £3999 new Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Lumix Lumix S1 Lumix Lumix S1 (2019) Starting from £1499 new Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount View Lumix S1

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.

Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.

↓ Full specifications below

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 S1 (2019)

  • L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
  • Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
  • Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
  • Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system

Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the lumix s1 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)Lumix S1 (2019)
Price £3,999 £1,499
Sensor 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 24.2MP
Video None 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate 2.7fps 9fps continuous with AF/AE
Battery Life 370 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 766g body only 898g body only
Dimensions 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available
Screen 3.6" touchscreen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Hasselblad XCD L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks
Genre Hasselblad X1D II 50CLumix S1
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Architecture
9.0
Travel
4.0
7.0
Street
4.0
4.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Sports
4.0
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