If you are only interested in amateur snapshots for web posting you'll be
satisfied with that resolution and the lack of contrast and perspective
controls

Vito, you clearly never used a modern digital camera. Modern 6 MP and better
match or exceed the capability of a 35MM camera. My 8.2 MP camera is quite
close to a medium format camera. Unless you're refering to 8X10 cameras which
are less than practical. Not many pros used them these days.
Your comment on contrast makes zero sense. A 5 Mp shot with a G5 can match
contrast with a 35mm shot on Kodak F5 papers.
Get back to me when you can google up a clue.

RB