Please read this page BEFORE using the DxOMark Sensor image quality comparison tool:
First, here are few facts and principles to know about the DxOMark Sensor scale before drawing conclusions from any data and rankings published on dxomark.com:
Second, here are three steps to better use DxOMark Sensor scale:
The new "advanced compact" category that adds DSLR features (such as RAW output, manual operation, and interchangeable lenses) to classy, compact-style cameras, continues to be populated with new models—e.g., Canon Powershot G11 and S90, Olympus EP1 and EP2, Panasonic GF1, Leica X1, etc.
In this review we focus on the evolution of sensor characteristics and performance within this category, considering the Canon Powershot G11 and S90 and the Olympus E-P1 models in particular, and show how top models are catching up with entry-level DSLRs in terms of RAW image quality.
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