20'' vs. 22'' sharpness

[CoolGuy90]

I understand that both 20in and 22in monitors have native resolutions of 1680x1050. Is it true that 22in monitors will not be as sharp as 20in monitors because in 22in monitors the pixels are stretched out farther?

 

[abcdelight]

Yes. 22"s are TN panels as well. Some people like the resolution stretch for larger fonts and easier reading - or so they say.

 

[j0j081]

is it a resolution stretch or resolution squish though? which one should be 1680x1050 based on it's size?

 

[abcdelight]

They both have the same amount of total pixels but on the 22" there is more space between pixel elements - a wider pixel pitch. The "stretch" panels are easier to make and so cheaper. Below is a graphic that shows how panels sizes render text. A larger pitch can be good for reading but for photos I find it not very useful all things considered.

 

[Nicolaskl]

is it a resolution stretch or resolution squish though? which one should be 1680x1050 based on it's size?

It's not like there's one correct pixel pitch that was handed down by god on a stone tablet. There's no "right" one.

My old 22 I wouldn't have minded if the pixels were bigger, so for me a 20" with the same res would have been even worse. But I sit further from my monitor than a lot of people also.

 

[Nicolaskl]

They both have the same amount of total pixels but on the 22" there is more space between pixel elements - a wider pixel pitch. The "stretch" panels are easier to make and so cheaper. Below is a graphic that shows how panels sizes render text. A larger pitch can be good for reading but for photos I find it not very useful all things considered.

Whats the assumed res on the 32" It seems awfully large.

 

[igoork]

i think that there should not be the difference between 20'' and 20''(sharpness).