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FULL STEAM AHEAD, LUMIX

Started Jun 24, 2020 | Discussions thread
larsbc Forum Pro • Posts: 18,282
Re: Not just MPs
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G1Houston wrote:

MrALLCAPS wrote:

jalywol wrote:

Everything you say is completely correct. But, you left out one really huge factor: SENSOR tech.

In my opinion, Sensor Tech will always be an issue with M43. And I don't think they need to play in the race for more megapixels.

Size and feature rich is the way to move forward.

The common mis-perception is that a new sensor will give you just more MP. Keep in mind a new sensor will come with a new processor, which could broadly improve image processing efficiency to impact how well the AF works, frame rates, video (e.g., 4k with much smaller crop), image processing to improve noise, DR, color ...

m4/3 cannot survive long if a new sensor does not come soon. The 4k crop in G100 is not acceptable or competitive in today's market. Apparently Panasonic is limited by what this sensor can deliver and cannot milk it any more. A new sensor alone is also a great marketing tool.

The 20mp can deliver uncropped 4K, as it does in the GH5 and G9, but it'll an upgrade in the associated components.  I think the real limitation that resulted in the strong 4K crop is because they were trying to add other features (new EVF, fancy mic system) while also aiming for a somewhat low price point.

Having said that, a new sensor that can provide more dynamic range would be pretty awesome.  And as you said, improved AF and other tricks would be great, too.

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