The ACR(adobe camera raw) converter in PSE is the same engine as with CS5 but with less features I am told. I used PSE for a couple of years before upgrading to CS5. I usually sharpen in ACR before downsizing jpeg for web viewing. I do not have any issues with what you are describing. My only suggestion is a question. After downsizing are you viewing a greater than 100%. That will cause the image to appear soft.


Mark