FLIR C5 Compact Thermal Camera

Name: FLIR C5 Compact Thermal Camera
Price: 649 USD
Author: Teledyne FLIR

by Teledyne FLIR

Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 2 revisions

Pocket-portable 160x120 thermal camera with WiFi cloud connectivity, 3.5-inch touchscreen, MSX enhancement, and IP54 dust/water resistance.

6.9 - Good

Custom · $649 Mobile App 16 Features 2 Integrations

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About This Product

The FLIR C5 is a pocket-portable thermal camera with 160x120 (19,200 pixel) resolution, 5MP visual camera, MSX multi-spectral imaging, and LED flashlight in one compact body. It measures -20 to 400C with less than 70mK sensitivity, and WiFi connectivity enables direct upload to FLIR Ignite cloud for sharing and managing thermal images. The 3.5-inch touchscreen, IP54 rating, and 2-meter drop-test durability make it ideal for HVAC technicians, electricians, and building inspectors who need quick thermal diagnostics on every job.

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use

8.0

Features

7.5

Support

7.5

Value

7.0

Integrations

6.0

AI Capabilities

3.0

Customer Reviews

Features

16 features confirmed across 6categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Mobile & Field Tools5features

Digital SignaturesPassword-protected link sharingThermography AnalysisImage annotation and notesDigital FormsImage AnnotationsAI Photo AnalysisVisual CameraLiDAR IntegrationAuto Capture

Hardware Features3features

IP/Weather RatingIP54 protectionMulti-Measurement ModesSpot and box measurement modesTouchscreen Display3.5-inch touchscreen

Equipment & Asset Management3features

Air Quality MonitoringAsset ManagementBattery Monitoring

Reporting & Analytics2features

AnalyticsData WarehousingFLIR Ignite cloud upload and storage

Platform & Customization2features

Document Management1GB free cloud storagePasscode ManagementPassword-protected sharing

Compliance & Safety1feature

Leak Detection Tracking

Integrations 2 across 2 categories

Data & Automation 1

Zapier Zapier

Industry-Specific 1

Fluke Connect Native

Pricing

Model: Custom
Starting at: $649
Notes: Retail ~$649 USD. Available at FLIR.com, Amazon, B&H Photo, CDW, Test Equipment Depot, Inspector Outlet, Transcat, Monroe Infrared. Cloud storage via FLIR Ignite included.

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