There are provided a semiconductor substrate 101 on which solid-state
imaging devices are formed, and a translucent member 201 provided onto a
surface of the semiconductor substrate such that spaces are provided to oppose
to light receiving areas of the solid-state imaging devices, wherein external connecting
terminals are arranged on an opposing surface of the semiconductor substrate 101
to a solid-state imaging device forming surface, and the external connecting
terminals are connected to the solid-state imaging devices via through-holes provided
in the semiconductor substrate 101.