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The Thermogram

Data-based buying guide

Best thermal cameras for solar inspection

Solar work is distance-sensitive: enough native detector resolution and a low IFOV are needed to isolate cells and connectors.

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How this list is built

The order below comes from The Thermogram's published scoring model and current dataset. It is not a hands-on review, a paid placement or an affiliate ranking. Scores change only when the source data or documented methodology changes.

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Calculate spot size at the real inspection distance before buying.

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Radiometric capture and reporting support repeatable panel surveys.

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Frame rate, ergonomics and optional telephoto lenses affect field productivity.

Highest current documented scores

Only current devices with enough published data to receive a score are shown. Use the comparator to adjust the weightings.

CameraScoreNative resolutionNETDIFOVFrame ratePrice band
HIKMICRO Mini38890% confidence384 × 28835 mK1.18 mrad50 Hz€€€
FLIR T5608497% confidence640 × 48030 mK0.65 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
Sonel KT-6708478% confidence640 × 48030 mK0.67 mradnot published€€€€€
FOTRIC 348A8284% confidence640 × 48040 mK0.68 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
FLIR E968197% confidence640 × 48040 mK0.65 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
Fluke TiX5018185% confidence640 × 48075 mK0.93 mrad60 Hz€€€€€
Fluke Ti480 PRO7986% confidence640 × 48050 mK0.93 mrad9 Hz€€€€€
Fluke TiX5807989% confidence640 × 48050 mK0.93 mrad9 Hz€€€€€
HIKMICRO M307892% confidence384 × 28835 mK1.7 mrad25 Hz€€€€
FLIR E767888% confidence320 × 24030 mK1.31 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
FOTRIC 346A7784% confidence384 × 28830 mK1.14 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
testo 890-2 DLX7790% confidence640 × 48040 mK1.15 mradnot published€€€€€

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