Let's not get too technical....of course it starts out in raw. You don't get raw out of the box is what I mean. I figure most people who buy the Pixel could care less about raw. It's great for those who have free time and need a hobby to keep busy.....thanks, I'll pass. The Pixel does such a good job I have no reason to change it. If I wanted to shoot raw I'd whip out one of DSLRs. Software processing has gotten so good on some DSLRs unless you're looking for some special effect there's little reason to modify your shots there either.
Anyway....now we are officially off topic.