Have cameras maxed out at 12 megapixels?
Is there an end in sight for the megapixel race? If you have been noticing the latest trends in digital cameras, the most prominent feature to differentiate between cameras has been the resolution. But if latest news are anything to go by, it looks like there is an end in sight to the megapixel race after all. Finally camera manufacturers have admitted what we knew all along – more megapixels doesn’t necessarily mean better pictures.
In an interview at the PMA (Photo Marketing Association) show in Las Vegas, Olympus SLR boss Akira Watanabe confirmed what we have known for a long time: That more pixels doesn’t mean better pictures. Speaking to ZDNet, Watanabe said that “Twelve megapixels is, I think, enough for covering most applications most customers need. We have no intention to compete in the megapixel wars for E-System.”
So what does this actually mean? It certainly looks like Olympus will be looking to improve performance features such as dynamic range, better color and higher ISOs rather than striving to increase the megapixel count. This would mean better pictures in low light conditions which has been a big issue with most digital cameras so far. It certainly looks like these are exciting times for the digital camera industry.
[Via Wired]
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