OmniVision OV5647 · 5.0MP 1/4" rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor
OV5647 Sensor Specifications & Compatible M12 and C-Mount Lenses
OV5647 is the OmniVision 1/4-inch rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor used in the original Raspberry Pi Camera Module V1, and it remains common in 5-megapixel MIPI camera modules from Arducam and other makers. It outputs a 2592x1944 color array on 1.4 um OmniBSI back-illuminated pixels at 15 fps over MIPI CSI-2 or DVP. Commonlands matches M12 Lenses to its 4.54mm image circle and supplies the calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view for each candidate, so you can re-lens a Pi V1 or OV5647 module for a wider or narrower scene.
OV5647 specifications
| Part number | OV5647 |
|---|---|
| 製造元 | オムニビジョン |
| Family | OmniBSI |
| 決議 | 2592×1944 (5.0 MP) |
| 光学フォーマット | 1/4インチ |
| Active area | 3.63 × 2.72 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 4.54 mm |
| ピクセルサイズ | 1.4 µm |
| シャッター | ローリング |
| 最大フレームレート | 15 fps |
| インターフェース | MIPI CSI-2 / DVP |
| Color / mono | Color |
Manufacturer datasheet: OmniVision OV5647 product page
Compatible Commonlands Lenses for the OV5647 with Calculated Field of View
Each field of view below is calculated for the OV5647 active area (3.63 × 2.72 mm) from Commonlands’ per-lens field-of-view data, which reflects each lens’s real distortion rather than a focal-length-only estimate. Alongside the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view, each row lists the lens aperture (F#), distortion, ingress protection, total track length (TTL), and rated resolution, so you can shortlist on optics and mechanics in one pass. Coverage shows whether the lens image circle covers the 4.54 mm sensor diagonal. Only lenses that cover the full diagonal are listed. Run exact working-distance and object-size numbers through the field of view calculator.
Engineering picks for the OV5647
- Best ~30° HFoV: 7.2mm M12 Lens (CIL872) (7.2 mm, f/2.8). Why: the closest covering option to 30° horizontal, chosen for tight inspection framing and long read ranges. Field of view on the OV5647: 29° H × 22° V (35° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~60° HFoV: Wide-Angle 3.5mm M12 Lens (CIL334) (3.5 mm, f/2.2). Why: the closest covering option to 60° horizontal, chosen for general-purpose machine-vision framing. Field of view on the OV5647: 60° H × 45° V (76° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~120° HFoV: Fisheye 1.7mm M12 Lens (CIL237) (1.7 mm, f/2.2). Why: the closest covering option to 120° horizontal, chosen for wide navigation and room-scale coverage. Field of view on the OV5647: 123° H × 92° V (153° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (rectilinear estimate, computed 2026-07-02).
- Lowest distortion: Low Distortion 4.4mm M12 Lens (CIL043) (4.4 mm, f/3.2). Why: measured -0.5% TV distortion, the flattest image among covering lenses. Field of view on the OV5647: 45° H × 34° V (55° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best low light: 8mm C-Mount Lens (CIL521) (8 mm, f/1.5). Why: the fastest covering aperture (f/1.5), which collects the most light per pixel. Field of view on the OV5647: 26° H × 19° V (32° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
Find a lens for the OV5647 in the M12 Lens collection or the C-Mount Lens collection. The covering options below run from 0.8 mm to 100 mm focal length and span 2° to 198° horizontal field of view on the OV5647 active area.
Covers in the table means the lens image circle is at least as large as the 4.54 mm sensor diagonal, so the corners are not cropped. Need a focal length or coverage that is not listed here? Ask our engineers to confirm a match.
How to choose a lens for the OV5647
Start from the field of view your application needs, then read across to the focal length that produces it on the OV5647. Confirm the lens image circle covers the 4.54 mm diagonal so the corners are not cropped, and check the lens resolution is rated for 5.0 MP or higher so it resolves the 1.4 µm pixels. For exact working-distance and object-size numbers, run the figures through the Commonlands field of view calculator.
Sourcing a camera module around the OV5647? Commonlands manufactures the M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses above and ships from San Diego, with same-day shipping on in-stock lenses ordered by 12 PM PST. We also design and build custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the OV5647 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year, and assemble consigned OV5647 boards with Commonlands lenses in our San Diego ISO 6 cleanroom from 100 to 100,000 units per year. Talk to an applications engineer.
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OV5647 lens and camera module FAQ
What lens fits the OV5647 sensor?
Commonlands M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses whose image circle covers the OV5647’s 4.54 mm diagonal fit the sensor. The table above lists each compatible lens with its calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view on the OV5647 active area (3.63 × 2.72 mm).
What is the OV5647 sensor size?
The OV5647 is a 1/4" format sensor with a 3.63 × 2.72 mm active area and a 4.54 mm diagonal, built on 1.4 µm pixels at 2592x1944 resolution.
Does Commonlands build a custom MIPI camera module for the OV5647?
Yes. Commonlands designs and builds custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the OV5647 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year with active lens-to-sensor alignment and 100% MTF testing. Consigned assembly of your OV5647 boards with Commonlands lenses runs from 100 to 100,000 units per year in our San Diego ISO 6 cleanroom. Talk to an applications engineer to scope a module.
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