Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Lumix GH5 II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
View Hasselblad X2D 100C
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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?
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.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
- Fine art and commercial photographers who want 100MP medium format with IBIS
- X1D II owners upgrading to double the resolution and in-body stabilisation
- Studio and landscape photographers who want the finest detail available
- Professionals for whom image quality is the only consideration
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 x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, 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 X2D 100C | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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