Product details
Raspberry Pi 5MP Camera Module with Cable
This 5mp Raspberry Pi camera module is a portable lightweight camera that is capable of 1080p video and still images and connects directly to your Raspberry Pi. Connect the included USB/ ribbon cable to the CSI (Camera Serial Interface) port on your Raspberry Pi, boot up the latest version of Raspbian and you are good to go.
The module attaches to Raspberry Pi, by way of a 15-pin Ribbon Cable, to the dedicated 15-pin MIPI Camera Serial Interface (CSI), which was designed especially for interfacing with the camera. It is commonly used in image processing, machine learning, and surveillance projects.
Because the camera payload is so small, it is commonly used in surveillance drones. Aside from these modules, this Pi camera can also use standard USB webcams that are connected to a computer.
Key Features:
• 5MP Resolution.
• 1080p Video Capability.
• CSI Interface.
• Lightweight and Portable.
• Fixed Focus Lens.
• Easy Installation.
• Surveillance Drone Compatible.
How TO Use the Camera Module:
Applications
• Surveillance projects
• Time-lapse video recording
• Image processing
• Machine learning
• Robotics
How to Set Up the Raspberry Pi 5MP Camera Module
• Power off your Raspberry Pi before connecting the camera.
• Locate the CSI camera port and gently lift the connector clip.
• Insert the ribbon cable with the metal contacts facing the HDMI port (orientation may vary on Pi 5).
• Lock the clip to secure the cable and power on the Raspberry Pi.
• Open Terminal and run sudo raspi-config → Interface Options → Camera → Enable.
• Reboot the Raspberry Pi to apply changes.
• Test the camera using libcamera-hello or capture an image with libcamera-still -o test.jpg.
5MP Camera Module vs 8MP Camera Module V2
Feature
5MP Camera Module
8MP Camera Module V2
Resolution
5 Megapixels (2592×1944)
8 Megapixels (3280×2464)
Sensor
OV5647 (older generation)
Sony IMX219 (newer, better image quality)
Video Support
Up to 1080p
1080p30, 720p60, VGA90
Image Quality
Good clarity for basic photography and vision tasks
Sharper images, better details, better overall clarity
Low-Light Performance
Decent but limited due to older sensor
Improved low-light response vs 5MP
Use Cases
Basic projects, robotics, learning, simple monitoring
High-detail imaging, timelapse, machine vision, surveillance
Compatibility
Works with all Raspberry Pi boards with CSI port
Also works with all CSI-enabled Raspberry Pi models
Price Range
Lower cost, budget-friendly
Higher cost but better performance
This 5mp Raspberry Pi camera module is a portable lightweight camera that is capable of 1080p video and still images and connects directly to your Raspberry Pi. Connect the included USB/ ribbon cable to the CSI (Camera Serial Interface) port on your Raspberry Pi, boot up the latest version of Raspbian and you are good to go.
The module attaches to Raspberry Pi, by way of a 15-pin Ribbon Cable, to the dedicated 15-pin MIPI Camera Serial Interface (CSI), which was designed especially for interfacing with the camera. It is commonly used in image processing, machine learning, and surveillance projects.
Because the camera payload is so small, it is commonly used in surveillance drones. Aside from these modules, this Pi camera can also use standard USB webcams that are connected to a computer.
Key Features:
• 5MP Resolution.
• 1080p Video Capability.
• CSI Interface.
• Lightweight and Portable.
• Fixed Focus Lens.
• Easy Installation.
• Surveillance Drone Compatible.
How TO Use the Camera Module:
Applications
• Surveillance projects
• Time-lapse video recording
• Image processing
• Machine learning
• Robotics
How to Set Up the Raspberry Pi 5MP Camera Module
• Power off your Raspberry Pi before connecting the camera.
• Locate the CSI camera port and gently lift the connector clip.
• Insert the ribbon cable with the metal contacts facing the HDMI port (orientation may vary on Pi 5).
• Lock the clip to secure the cable and power on the Raspberry Pi.
• Open Terminal and run sudo raspi-config → Interface Options → Camera → Enable.
• Reboot the Raspberry Pi to apply changes.
• Test the camera using libcamera-hello or capture an image with libcamera-still -o test.jpg.
5MP Camera Module vs 8MP Camera Module V2
Feature
5MP Camera Module
8MP Camera Module V2
Resolution
5 Megapixels (2592×1944)
8 Megapixels (3280×2464)
Sensor
OV5647 (older generation)
Sony IMX219 (newer, better image quality)
Video Support
Up to 1080p
1080p30, 720p60, VGA90
Image Quality
Good clarity for basic photography and vision tasks
Sharper images, better details, better overall clarity
Low-Light Performance
Decent but limited due to older sensor
Improved low-light response vs 5MP
Use Cases
Basic projects, robotics, learning, simple monitoring
High-detail imaging, timelapse, machine vision, surveillance
Compatibility
Works with all Raspberry Pi boards with CSI port
Also works with all CSI-enabled Raspberry Pi models
Price Range
Lower cost, budget-friendly
Higher cost but better performance
