Martin,
I believe the image file is actually in the 16:9 ratio with full 8MP (thats the selling point of LX1). Conventional cameras with 4:3 or 3:2 image sensors produces a pseudo 16:9 ratio image by cropping the pixels from the top and bottom band in camera. That means the image is less that the full pixel count of the sensor.
I know, I know, there will be those in the crowd saying its not the number of pixels that counts, as long as there is something near to 16:9 it should be similar. Well I guess I applaud Panasonic for the innovation of producing a real 16:9 ratio sensor.Think about it, it has been a while since any really innovative features have been released in a camera product. I'm going to give this new technology a try and who knows, my photography skills might benefit from the new perspective.
I liken it to trying out medium format as compared to 35mm, its a whole new different ball game :bsmilie: .
I believe the image file is actually in the 16:9 ratio with full 8MP (thats the selling point of LX1). Conventional cameras with 4:3 or 3:2 image sensors produces a pseudo 16:9 ratio image by cropping the pixels from the top and bottom band in camera. That means the image is less that the full pixel count of the sensor.
I know, I know, there will be those in the crowd saying its not the number of pixels that counts, as long as there is something near to 16:9 it should be similar. Well I guess I applaud Panasonic for the innovation of producing a real 16:9 ratio sensor.Think about it, it has been a while since any really innovative features have been released in a camera product. I'm going to give this new technology a try and who knows, my photography skills might benefit from the new perspective.
I liken it to trying out medium format as compared to 35mm, its a whole new different ball game :bsmilie: .