

Although 1080p is sometimes informally referred to as 2K, these terms reflect two distinct technical standards, with differences including resolution and aspect ratio.ġ080p video signals are supported by ATSC standards in the United States and DVB standards in Europe. It is often marketed as Full HD or FHD, to contrast 1080p with 720p resolution screens.

The term usually assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a resolution of 2.1 megapixels.

The full-color image shows 1080 resolution.ġ080p (1920×1080 progressively displayed pixels also known as Full HD or FHD, and BT.709) is a set of HDTV high-definition video modes characterized by 1,920 pixels displayed across the screen horizontally and 1,080 pixels down the screen vertically the p stands for progressive scan, i.e. The blue-tinted image shows 720p resolution, an HDTV level of resolution. The red-tinted image shows 576i or 576p resolution.
