Description Waveshare RPi Camera (G) is a compact 5MP Raspberry Pi camera module built around the OV5647 image sensor and a 160° fisheye wide-angle lens. It is designed for Raspberry Pi imaging projects that need a much wider field of view than a standard camera, making it a practical choice for surveillance, robotics, panoramic capture, machine vision, and embedded vision systems. The module uses a 15-pin CSI interface, supports manual focus adjustment, and stays small enough for space-constrained builds. With its wider lens and Raspberry Pi compatibility, it is well suited to developers who want to capture more of the scene without switching to a bulky external USB camera. Features OV5647 5MP sensor for still capture and HD video applications. 160° fisheye lens for a much wider field of view than standard Raspberry Pi camera modules. Manual adjustable focus for tuning image sharpness to your specific working distance. 15-pin CSI interface for direct Raspberry Pi camera connection. Compact 25 × 24 mm form factor for easy installation in embedded systems. 4 mounting holes for stable mechanical integration. Compatible with Raspberry Pi camera software stacks including libcamera environments. Suitable for wide-angle embedded vision, robotics, and monitoring projects. Specifications Item Specification Sensor OV5647 Resolution 5 Megapixels Sensor size 1/4 inch Aperture F2.35 Focal length 3.15 mm Field of view 160° fisheye Focus Manual adjustable Interface 15-pin FFC CSI Operating voltage 3.3V IR filter Built-in IR cut filter Dimensions 25 × 24 mm Mounting holes 4 × M2 Compatible boards Raspberry Pi 5 / 4B / 3B+ / 3A+ / Zero / Zero 2 W / CM series Software support libcamera, legacy Raspicam environments Applications Home security and surveillance where wide-area coverage is important. Robotics and autonomous projects that benefit from a broader field of view. Panoramic and wide-angle imaging for embedded capture systems. Machine vision and AI projects using Raspberry Pi as the host platform. Vehicle and dash monitoring with expanded scene coverage. Education and prototyping for Raspberry Pi computer vision development. Product List RPi Camera (G) x1 15PIN FFC ribbon cable x1 RPi Zero V1.3 camera cable ~15cm x1 Other Content The defining feature of the RPi Camera (G) is its 160° fisheye lens. Compared with a standard Raspberry Pi camera module, it can capture a much larger portion of the scene in a single frame, which is especially useful for monitoring, navigation, and environment-aware applications. The adjustable focus design also gives more flexibility than fixed-focus modules, which helps when the camera is installed at different working distances in robotics, kiosks, enclosures, or inspection systems. Resources Waveshare Wiki Official FAQ Raspberry Pi Camera Software Documentation Raspberry Pi Camera Documentation OV5647 Sensor Reference FAQ What makes the RPi Camera (G) different from a standard Raspberry Pi camera?The main difference is the 160° fisheye wide-angle lens, which captures a much wider scene than a standard camera module. Does this camera work with Raspberry Pi 5?Yes. It is compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 as well as other Raspberry Pi boards that support the CSI camera interface. Does it support night vision?No. This version includes a built-in IR cut filter, so it is intended for visible-light imaging rather than infrared night vision. Can the focus be adjusted?Yes. The lens supports manual focus adjustment. What kinds of projects is it best for?It is especially suitable for wide-angle monitoring, robotics, machine vision, and Raspberry Pi image capture projects that need broader scene coverage.
