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16mp vs 20mp, AA filter comp

Started May 13, 2020 | Discussions thread
AdamT
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Re: 16mp vs 20mp, AA filter comp
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Adrian Harris wrote:

Although I love the gx7, even using pro lenses it does not produce 'really' sharp images. But on getting a 20mp GX8. I was staggered by the upgrade in image quality.

to get really sharp images from the GX7 (had one for ages) you need E-Shutter more than the GX8 and in the GX7 E-Shutter drops to 10 bit and increased noise .....

The GX8 fixed that - 12 bit with no penalty and the Sony made 20Mp sensor has better colour depth , cleaner skies and more DR due to the true-iSO100 business . I`d say yes, the 20Mp sensor cams are a big IQ upgrade for many reasons...... and the GX8 has the perfect EVF IMO too , it`s like a Sony A7R-II one but a bit smaller with none of the optical issues the G9 has and better contrast than the LCDs in the Oly EM1 series

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