When you sync there is an option to leave photos at original res and not resize. There still is the issue of a very tiny browsing window but if you use it to transport photos it can preserve the res. Not sure about other sync options besides itunes. That right there would be the biggest deal breaker...
Done for the daily Spitpaint group on FB. Topic - 'Really,really big train' The brave young mouse and his new friend need to get home. As they find somewhere cosy and settle in for the long journey his friend surveys their mode of transport... ''This is a really, really big train...''