Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Lumix S5 IIX
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 S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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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.
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
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 S5 IIX (2023)
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the lumix s5 iix is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 iix is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| 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 with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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