Resolution Chart Comparison
Shots here are of our new 'version two' resolution chart which provides for measurement of resolution up to 4000 LPH (Lines Per Picture Height). A value of 20 equates to 2000 lines per picture height. For each camera the relevant prime lens was used. The chart is shot at a full range of apertures and the sharpest image selected. Studio light, cameras set to aperture priority (optimum aperture selected), image parameters default. Exposure compensation set to deliver approximately 80% luminance of white area.
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| Olympus E-410 |
Nikon D40X |
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| Canon EOS 400D |
Olympus E-330 |
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| Olympus E-410 |
Nikon D40X |
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| Canon EOS 400D |
Olympus E-330 |
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| Olympus E-410 |
Nikon D40X |
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| Canon EOS 400D |
Olympus E-330 |
Measurable results
| Camera |
Measurement |
Absolute
resolution |
Extinction
resolution |
| Olympus E-410 |
Horizontal LPH |
* 2050 |
* 2300 |
| Vertical LPH |
* 1800 |
* 2300 |
| Nikon D40X |
Horizontal LPH |
2200 |
2300 |
| Vertical LPH |
1800 |
2300 |
| Canon EOS 400D |
Horizontal LPH |
2200 |
2300 |
| Vertical LPH |
1800 |
2300 |
| Olympus E-330 |
Horizontal LPH |
* 1700 |
* 2000 |
| Vertical LPH |
* 1600 |
* 2000 |
| * |
Moire is visible |
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Chart maximum |
| LPH |
Lines per Picture Height (to allow for different aspect ratios the measurement is the same for horizontal and vertical) |
| Absolute resolution |
Point at which all lines of a resolution bar are still visible and defined, beyond this resolution loss of detail occurs (below Nyquist frequency). |
| Extinction resolution |
Detail beyond camera's definition (becomes aliased) |
The E-410 delivers slightly less horizontal resolution (lines per picture height) than its direct competition and also suffers more from moire artifacts at higher frequencies. Using our optimum settings (see below) does deliver better defined edges which push absolute resolution to about 2100/1850 and extends extinction resolution slightly.
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| Default settings |
Noise Filter Off, Sharpness -2 |
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