FLIR FLIR E5 vs FLIR i7

What is the difference between the FLIR E5 and FLIR i7?

Comparison Guide

The i7 is discontinued – check out our comparison of FLIR's replacement model E6 and the E5.

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Overview

The E5 and i7 from FLIR each provide powerful IR imaging capabilities in a compact, handheld form factor which is easily portable and comfortable to use all day in demanding environments – whether used for building, electrical, and mechanical applications, these cameras will perform whenever you need them.

The FLIR E5 has a thermal resolution of 120x90 with thermal sensitivity of 100mK and 9Hz frame rate. This camera is at home in demanding industrial applications thanks to its 2-meter drop test and IP54 ratings. The E5 also has Wi-Fi connectivity so you can easily transfer images to the FLIR Tools App. In the App, you can analyze and edit images before sending out professional reports directly from the App.

The E5 comes standard with FLIR’s powerful MSX technology built-in. This technology embosses visible light details onto thermal images, so you can see exactly what you’re looking at – reference images are no longer needed. Temperature measurement range for the E5 covers -4°F to 482°F. The camera has an accuracy rating of ±2% or ±2°C. With these specifications, and the power of MSX, the E5 provides crisp IR images with high levels of detail. The E5 also features a large 3-inch screen as well as FLIR’s leading 10-5-2 warranty, providing 10-year coverage on the IR detector, 5-years on the battery, and 2-years on the product.

The i7 has a thermal resolution of 140x140 with thermal sensitivity of 100mK and a 9Hz frame rate. This camera can measure temperatures from -4°F to 482°F. The i7 is also quite durable – the camera is drop tested to 2 meters and features an IP43 rating. The camera also has an accuracy rating of ±2% or ±2°C and features a 2.8-inch screen. Unfortunately, the i7 does not include FLIR’s MSX Image Enhancement technology.

The i7 features multiple measurement modes including spotmeter, area with max./min. temperature, and isotherm above/below. The camera also comes with FLIR’s powerful FLIR Tools reporting software. You can transfer files to your PC from the i7 via USB then analyze and edit images in FLIR Tools. The camera does include FLIR’s leading 10-5-2 warranty, providing 10-year coverage on the IR detector, 5-years on the battery, and 2-years on the product.

Want to know more? Check out the tables below or give us a call at 877-571-7901. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.

Key Points
  FLIR E5 FLIR i7
 
IR Sensor Size 120 x 90 140 x 140
Max Temperature 482 F 482 F
Min Temperature -4 F -4 F
Thermal Sensitivity 100mK 100mK
Thermal Accuracy ±2°C or ±2% ±2°C or ±2%
Field of View 45º x 34º 29º x 29º
Frame Rate 9 Hz 9 Hz
Screen Size 3-inch 2.8-inch
Image Blending Yes - FLIR MSX No
Drop Test Yes - 2 meters Yes - 2 meters
Ingress Protection IP54 IP43
WiFi Connectivity Yes No
Battery Life 4-hour 5-hour
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-ion Rechargeable Li-ion
Includes Reporting Software Yes - FLIR Tools Yes - FLIR Tools
Warranty 10 years on thermal detector
5 years on battery
2 years on product
10 years on thermal detector
5 years on battery
2 years on product
ModelFLIR E5 WiFiFLIR i7
ProductFLIR E5 IR Camera w/MSX 120 x 90 Resolution/9Hz- with WiFi - plus HARD CASE INCLUDEDFLIR i7 IR Camera 140 x 140 Resolution/9Hz
Rating(30)(5)
Price
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Thermal Imagers/Building and Industrial Thermal Imagers

Detector Size120 x 90 Sensor140 x 140 Sensor
Thermal Sensitivity100 mK (NETD) 100 mK (NETD) 
Temperature Range Max482 F482 F
Temperature Range Min-4 F-4 F
Image Frequency9 Hz9 Hz
Field of View45x34 Degrees29x29 Degrees
Screen Size3.0 IN2.8 IN
IR/Overlay Fusion ImageYes No
Video OutputNoNo
FocusFixedFixed
Laser SpotNoNo
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