OM System says Computational Features are more important than Megapixels

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Petapixel had a chat with OM System managers. One of the criticisms levelled at MFT sensors is the fact that there is no high-resolution sensor camera. Speaking to PetaPixel during the CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan in February, OM System says that it uses the 20-megapixel sensor found in the OM-1 and OM-3 because it offers the most balance between speed and resolution:

“We believe that our sensor leads in high-speed performance, minimizing rolling shutter effects when using the electronic shutter and enabling seamless application of computational photography functions in real time. While this balance of speed and functionality meets today’s needs, we remain committed to exploring new sensor technology including higher pixel counts. Computational photography features are not intended to compensate for pixel count, but together they serve complementary roles, empowering users to truly realize their creative vision using the camera.
In the current situation, if we increase the megapixels, we need our engine to be much stronger and much quicker to keep up with the computational photography functions. If our speed of processing is too slow, it won’t satisfy users expectations. So we would have to develop a new engine along with a new sensor. It’s hard, but it’s a good challenge.

Lately we saw some new 40+MP FT sensors made by Sony, Samsung and others. Maybe the next OM flagship cameras will feature a high resolution sensor?

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