Del Boy
Getting comfortable
Oh mate, I've been into digital photography since early 2000s I've lost count how many cams with different sensors I've sampled since then, but I can tell you for sure it's more then your age. I am not going into deep technical discussion as there is plenty for you to google around. Just say that the sensor technology improves every year but the fact of the matter that larger sensor the better the results has always been the case. # of pixels and how fast the lens would either negatively or positively affect the sensor output. Software also matters how it handles noise, but again when you have larger sensor and acceptable # of pixels the less noise you have to deal with. Have you ever wonder why DSLR pictures are better then your regular run of the mill pocket camera or a smartphone? Anyway, lets compare apples to apples. Show me an IP camera with 1/3 sensor and 5MP (heck even try with 4MP) that will outperform 1/1.8 5MP sensor in this price range? I will buy it. Oh and before I forget, don't take it personally.
Can't let it go, always ends in the my dad's bigger than your dad.
If you add enough caveats you can prove anything. It's a nonsensical argument you are trying to create.
We've already identified that OP is a bit of a hobbyist/tinkerer and is happy with try IMX178, so let's see how he gets on.
Btw, I'm 187 years old. That's a lot of sensors.