3G s pictures appeared "washed out"

I was concerned when I set my wallpaper on my 3Gs the same as my 3G. It appeared washed out and the contrast was not good at all. Putting them side by side produces a distinct difference on all photos.
I know I can control the brightness, but wonder if anything can be done about the lack of contrast.
Has anyone else had this issue? If not, I will have to go by the Apple store and see what they say.
Thanks

See this thread
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2048495&tstart=30

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