Resolution

5 megapixels

What 5 megapixels means in pixels, prints, file sizes and sharpness.

2,739×1,826
Pixels (3:2)
9.1×6.1 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈5 MB
RAW file (compressed)

5 MP in pixels#

Aspect ratioPixel dimensions
3:22,739 × 1,826
4:32,582 × 1,936
16:92,981 × 1,677
1:12,236 × 2,236

Maximum print sizes#

ResolutionQualityInchesCentimetres
360 DPIExceptional (close inspection)7.6 × 5.1 in19 × 13 cm
300 DPIPhoto-lab standard9.1 × 6.1 in23 × 15 cm
240 DPIFine-art inkjet11.4 × 7.6 in29 × 19 cm
200 DPILarge wall print13.7 × 9.1 in35 × 23 cm
150 DPIPoster, viewed from 1 m+18.3 × 12.2 in46 × 31 cm
100 DPIBillboard / banner27.4 × 18.3 in70 × 46 cm

Typical file sizes#

FormatSize per image
JPEG (high quality)≈2 MB
RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed)≈5 MB
RAW 14-bit (uncompressed)≈9 MB
TIFF 8-bit≈15 MB
TIFF 16-bit≈30 MB

Pixel size at 5 MP#

SensorPixel pitchDiffraction starts ≈
Full frame13.14 µmf/19.6
APS-C8.58 µmf/12.8
Micro Four Thirds6.70 µmf/10.0
1-inch5.11 µmf/7.6
1/1.3" phone3.72 µmf/5.5

Cameras with about 5 megapixels#

Other resolutions#

2 MP3 MP4 MP6 MP8 MP10 MP12 MP14 MP16 MP18 MP20 MP24 MP26 MP30 MP33 MP36 MP40 MP42 MP45 MP47 MP50 MP60 MP61 MP100 MP102 MP150 MP200 MP

Frequently asked questions#

How big can I print 5 megapixels?

9.1 × 6.1 inches at 300 DPI, or 18 × 12 inches at 150 DPI for posters.

Is 5 MP enough?

For phone screens and social media, yes — but cropping room is limited.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources