Photogrammetry looks great at the right distance. Too far and it’s all crude and pointy, too close and it’s a mess. Not all PG areas are the same, far from it. London has the highest resolution detail, but also the most noise. Amsterdam and Paris, most recent additions, are higher detail than the original ones, but less than London. The original data only has about one third the data density of London, but is much better optimized with far less noise.
PG looks great in small planes. Jets go too fast and too high to enjoy it. Helicopters go too low, too close to the scenery.
My comparison
Some examples across the world
Times Square
Hachiko Square
Dam square
Eiffel Tower
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Canberra
