5,477×3,651
Pixels (3:2)
18.3×12.2 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈22 MB
RAW file (compressed)
20 MP in pixels#
| Aspect ratio | Pixel dimensions |
|---|---|
| 3:2 | 5,477 × 3,651 |
| 4:3 | 5,164 × 3,873 |
| 16:9 | 5,963 × 3,354 |
| 1:1 | 4,472 × 4,472 |
Maximum print sizes#
| Resolution | Quality | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 DPI | Exceptional (close inspection) | 15.2 × 10.1 in | 39 × 26 cm |
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab standard | 18.3 × 12.2 in | 46 × 31 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 22.8 × 15.2 in | 58 × 39 cm |
| 200 DPI | Large wall print | 27.4 × 18.3 in | 70 × 46 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 36.5 × 24.3 in | 93 × 62 cm |
| 100 DPI | Billboard / banner | 54.8 × 36.5 in | 139 × 93 cm |
Typical file sizes#
| Format | Size per image |
|---|---|
| JPEG (high quality) | ≈7 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed) | ≈22 MB |
| RAW 14-bit (uncompressed) | ≈35 MB |
| TIFF 8-bit | ≈60 MB |
| TIFF 16-bit | ≈120 MB |
Pixel size at 20 MP#
| Sensor | Pixel pitch | Diffraction starts ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 6.57 µm | f/9.8 |
| APS-C | 4.29 µm | f/6.4 |
| Micro Four Thirds | 3.35 µm | f/5.0 |
| 1-inch | 2.56 µm | f/3.8 |
| 1/1.3" phone | 1.86 µm | f/2.8 |
Cameras with about 20 megapixels#
- Panasonic Lumix L10 (2026) 20.4 MP
- OM System OM-3 20.4 MP
- OM System OM-1 20.4 MP
- OM System OM-5 20.4 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5M2 20.3 MP
- OM System PEN E-P7 20.3 MP
- Canon EOS R6 20.1 MP
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III 20.4 MP
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III 20 MP
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV 20.3 MP
- Sony ZV-1 20 MP
- Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III 20.2 MP
- Olympus OM-D E-M1X 20.4 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 20.3 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 20.1 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 20.1 MP
- Nikon D7500 20.7 MP
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark II 20.2 MP
- Nikon D500 20.7 MP
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II 20.4 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 20 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 20 MP
- Canon PowerShot G3 X 20 MP
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II 20 MP
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV 20 MP
- Sigma dp0 Quattro 19.6 MP
- Canon EOS 7D Mark II 20.2 MP
- Sony α5000 20 MP
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 20.1 MP
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V 20.4 MP
- Sigma dp2 Quattro 19.6 MP
- Samsung Galaxy NX 20.3 MP
- Sony Alpha 58 20.1 MP
- Canon EOS 70D 20.2 MP
- Sony α3000 20 MP
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 20 MP
- Canon EOS 6D 20 MP
- Samsung NX200 20.3 MP
- Pentax K-S1 20 MP
- Pentax K-S2 20 MP
- Samsung NX1000 20.3 MP
- Samsung NX20 20.3 MP
- Samsung NX2000 20 MP
- Samsung NX300 20 MP
- Canon PowerShot G5 X 20 MP
Other resolutions#
Frequently asked questions#
How big can I print 20 megapixels?
18.3 × 12.2 inches at 300 DPI, or 37 × 24 inches at 150 DPI for posters.
Is 20 MP enough?
Yes — plenty for web, 4K displays (8.3 MP) and A3 prints.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources