On Sat, 26 Apr 2003 12:00:03 +0200, "Maxx Taxx" <matsqq@hotmail.com> wrote:

>In Europe there is a new Panasonic model called NV-GS50 that replaces the

>old model NV-GS5.

>

>However NV-GS50 has a CCD size of 1/6 compared to 1/4 for the old model.

>(the new lens is "2,3-23mm F1,8 filter diam 27mm"

>and the old lense was "3.15-31.5mm, f1.8-2.5 filter diam 30,5")

>

>I have heard that generally it's better with a larger CCD but I think the

>difference in lenses might make up for this because otherwise 1/6 would be

>terrible, wouldn't it ?

>

>Can someone enlighten me ?

>

>( BTW does anyone now if there are similar models in the USA with other

>names ?)

The reduction of the CCD size from 1/4" to 1/6", assuming

the pixel count, sensor type, associated electronics, and

lens maximum relative aperture (it, not the "thread

diameter", determines maximum light-passing ability...)

are unchanged, would result in considerably-reduced

sensitivity, and likely more "noise" in the image in

all light levels....