Have you heard of pixel pitch, but don’t know exactly what it means? We’re happy to explain.
Pixel pitch: What is it?
A pixel is an image point. An LED display is made up of a large number of these pixels. These pixels, or image points, in turn consist of one or more LEDs.The distance between the pixels varies from one screen to another. This distance is expressed in “pixel pitch” (P) and is represented in mm’s.
Forexample: a P10 LED display has a pitch of 10mm. The distance between 2 pixels in this display is 10mm.
Why is the pixel pitch of a digital screen important?
The pixel pitch determines the overall resolution of an LED display and, as a result, the sharpness of the image. The smaller the pixel pitch, the more pixels within the area and thus the sharper the image. Depending on the content type and viewing distance, the image will look sharp or rather chunky.
How to choose the right pixel pitch?
To determine the right pixel pitch, a few factors must be taken into account. The size of the screen, application and viewing distance, among others, are important to make the right choice. It is very important to think carefully about what you want to display on the LED display. The details of the content to be displayed are also defining. In fact, for images with a lot of detail, you need a lot more pixels and therefore a smaller pixel pitch.
Which pixel pitch is suitable for indoors and which for outdoors?
For indoor LED displays, the pixel pitch can range from 0.75 to 10mm. For outdoor LED displays, this varies between 4 and 50 mm or even higher.
Future
Together with the market, we are strongly committed to product innovation. With this evolution, we saw the pixel pitch getting smaller and smaller in recent years. We expect this evolution to continue in the coming years as well. However, a smaller pixel pitch is not always the best solution. The purpose of the LED display and the viewing distance largely determine the ideal pixel pitch for the LED display.
Comparing pixel pitches with your own eyes?
Our experience centre is structured in a way that 7 pixel pitches can be compared side by side on LED displays of almost 7 square metres. This can be from close up to as much as up to 50 metres away. Unique in Western Europe!
By playing the same content on all these displays at the same time, you can see the difference for yourself. Furthermore, there are several other indoor and outdoor applications to compare. This can help you in choosing the right screen for your application.
