FLIR C5 Compact Thermal Camera

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

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.

5.8 Good See breakdown →

Highlights

Smart Tool 30 Features 2 Integrations

Capabilities

Custom Mobile App

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Media

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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.

Capabilities

How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.

Mobile app: Available
Free trial: No
Free tier: No
Public API: No
Deployment: On Premise

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use

6.5

Features

7.2

Support

5.0

Value

5.0

Integrations

6.0

AI Capabilities

1.5

Features

30 features confirmed across 7categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Hardware Features10features

Battery Level IndicatorBattery Level IndicatorLED Work LightLED flashlightMSX Hybrid Thermal ImagingMSX technology embosses visual and thermal imageMultiple Color Palettes and Image ModesSix thermal color palettesImage Fusion TechnologyMSX image fusion technologyUSB Data TransferTouchscreen Display3.5 inch touch screen displayIP/Weather RatingIP54 protection

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Multi-Measurement ModesSpot and box measurement with min/max readingsAdjustable Thermal Span and Level1-Touch Level/Span auto-adjustment

Mobile & Field Tools9features

Photo AnnotationImage Capture And TaggingDigital SignaturesPassword-protected link sharingText and Audio Notes Attached to Data FilesImage annotationDigital FormsImage AnnotationsIn-App Camera and Photo MarkupAdd annotations to imagesAI Photo AnalysisVisual CameraLiDAR IntegrationAuto Capture

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Image UploadAutomatic image upload via Wi-Fi

Platform & Customization6features

Data ExportDirect upload to FLIR Ignite cloudFLIR Ignite Cloud Storage1GB free cloud storageLink SharingPassword-protected sharingCloud Project Synchronization and Sharing1GB free cloud storageDocument Management1GB free cloud storagePasscode ManagementPassword-protected sharing

Compliance & Safety2features

Leak Detection TrackingMinimum And Maximum Reading Determination

Reporting & Analytics1feature

Data WarehousingFLIR Ignite cloud upload and storage

Equipment & Asset Management1feature

Battery Monitoring

AI & Automation1feature

AI Voice NotesVoice Recorder

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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