What they may be referring to is pixel duplication. Where the pixels use the information from the pixel next to it. So the pixel is taking a copy of the information not generating the information. So cameras that claim to have 4:2:2 may in fact have them, but they do not generate their own information.(Sony has a better way to describe the design of the HVX-200) They copy it- very common in smaller cameras. Best way go to NAB ask Panasonic about Sonys Ex-3.
FYI anyone can add information to Wikipedia nothing is EVER verified. Best way test yourself and trust no one.
Sony’s camera are what they are, No I do not work for Panasonic either.
I also don’t like any camera under $ 15,000 at this point. I do like the SRW-9000. That is a HD camera.
I think they are looking at this from a different technical point of view. I have also been told that a F-900 is really at 3:1:1 when recording to the tape( I have never been able to prove this ,but I have heard. Anyways this has been put to bed.
This went off topic.