Stop the world... I wanna get off

Pigs have flown... Hell has frozen over... Aliens have landed and have returned Elvis...

Canon introduces a new camera with a drop in MegaPixels! ...

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I'm just waiting for you all to comprehend what I just said. Ok, yes, it is true, Canon just introduced the brand new G11 with 10-mp to replace their G10 with 14.7-mp.

And I know what you are saying... "Why would Canon do this!?!"

I'll tell you why... THEY LISTEN! The people in the know, working the front lines of camera sale, and the people that want image quality, have been crying out for some time now, for the manufactures to stop with the MegaPixel war... I was so very happy when Panasonic introduced the LX3 with a larger sensor with the same 10-mp count, as the previous model; they just increased the size of each pixel to get better low light performance.

Both Canon and Nikon with their respective top end models also increased the size of the sensor, but packed it full of more pixels again; and then paid the price when the LX3 became the top point & shoot of choice by the pros, because of its ability to produce good images with lower noise in lower light.

Well... Canon has bowed down, and acknowledged the fact that this MegaPixel war is coming to an end, and dropped the MP's of their flagship P&S by almost 5; in favour of larger pixels for that better image.

I applaud Canon for taking this step, it may be a step backwards in MP's, but a huge step forward in image quality. I thank Panasonic for leading the way of ending the war, by being the first to drop its lance, and walking away from the field of battle.

Maybe now we can stop worrying about how many pixels are in the camera, and start worrying about the final image.

Cheers
JR