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16 Megapixels · Micro Four Thirds (OM System / Lumix) & mid-range DSLRs

How Big Can You Print a 16 Megapixel Photo?

A 16 MP sensor produces 3464 × 4619 px in 4:3 smartphone mode or 3266 × 4899 px in 3:2 full-frame camera mode. At 300 DPI it prints at 11.55" × 15.4", and at 150 DPI on stretched canvas it reaches 23.09" × 30.79".

DPI4:3 Sensor (3464×4619)3:2 Sensor (3266×4899)Viewing DistancePrint Rating
300 DPI11.55" × 15.4" (29.3×39.1 cm)10.89" × 16.33"0.9 ftExcellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI14.43" × 19.25" (36.7×48.9 cm)13.61" × 20.41"1.2 ftVery good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI17.32" × 23.09" (44×58.6 cm)16.33" × 24.5"1.4 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI23.09" × 30.79" (58.6×78.2 cm)21.77" × 32.66"1.9 ftWall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI28.87" × 38.49" (73.3×97.8 cm)27.22" × 40.83"2.4 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI34.64" × 46.19" (88×117.3 cm)32.66" × 48.99"2.8 ftFair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

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Quick sizes:

300 DPI (Fine Art)

11.55" × 15.4"

29.3 × 39.1 cm · Close inspection

200 DPI (Wall Sharp)

17.32" × 23.09"

44 × 58.6 cm · Standard canvas

150 DPI (Poster/Canvas)

23.09" × 30.79"

58.6 × 78.2 cm · Viewed 3+ ft away

100 DPI (Wall Mural)

34.64" × 46.19"

88 × 117.3 cm · Viewed 5+ ft away

Quality Verdict at 16" × 20"

217 DPI

Wall-ready

Good for stretched canvas, posters, and framed wall art viewed from about 2+ feet. Slightly soft under a loupe.

Ready to Print

Where to print a 16×20 poster print

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ShutterflyHas standard photo sizes

Everyday photo prints, 4×6 to 24×36 enlargements, and tabletop frames.

Best for: Standard photo enlargements (4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 11×14, 16×20) and gift orders.

Choose 16×20 on their site after you open the link.

Society6

Artist-designed peel-and-stick wall murals, art prints, and gallery frames.

Best for: Room-scale wall murals, botanical/retro/kids themes, and independent artist prints.

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