Panasonic promises high sensitivity sensors using 'Micro Color Splitters'

Panasonic promises high sensitivity sensors using 'Micro Color Splitters'

Panasonic promises high sensitivity sensors using 'Micro Color Splitters'
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Panasonic has devised a method to increase the sensitivity of image sensors, by replacing the near-universal colour filter array with prism-like 'Micro Color Splitters' to generate colour information. The key advantage is that all of the incoming light is directed to the sensor, instead of half or more being absorbed by the color filter dyes. This promises to deliver images with less noise in low light. The development is published in the journal Nature Photonics, and outlined in a press release on Panasonic's website.   
Source: News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)