Abstract: A molded camera suitable for use on a vehicle to capture an image of a field-of-view about the vehicle includes a circuit board assembly, a pigtail connector, an imager device, a lens assembly, and a polymeric compound. The pigtail connector is attached to the circuit board assembly. The imager device is attached to the circuit board assembly. The lens assembly is configured to focus the image of the field-of-view about the vehicle on the imager device. The polymeric compound is configured to encapsulate the circuit board assembly, seal/protect the molded camera and define an external portion of an exterior surface of the molded camera.