On January 23, 2025, Panasonic released new firmware for 6 cameras including S1R, S1, S5M2, S5M2X, GH7, G9M2, and 4 lenses including S-R1635, S-R24105, S-E70200, and S-R70200.
The new firmware updates for the cameras are as follows:
S1R Ver.2.1
When using Panasonic retractable lenses, pop-up information has been added.Improved operational stability.
S1 Ver.2.4
When using Panasonic retractable lenses, pop-up information has been added.Improved operational stability.
S5M2 Ver.3.2
Enhanced subject detection function[Airplane] and [Train] have been added to the identifiable objects.[Specific Part] option has been added to the [Car][Motorcycle] detection mode.Added the function of displaying multiple frame marksUp to three frame marks can be displayed at the same time.Added the crop zoom functionThe crop zoom function can extract the center part of the image to enhance the zoom effect without reducing the image quality.Added the hybrid zoom functionHybrid zoom seamlessly combines optical zoom and digital zoom to provide more convenience for users.Compatible with the “MP4(Lite)” recording formatThe low bit rate video format “MP4(Lite)” can now be selected.3.8K (3840×2560) 29.97p 50MbpsNew picture size [XS] optionYou can now select images with smaller file sizes [XS].Compatible with new functions of the LUMIX smartphone app “LUMIX Lab (Ver.1.3 or later)”Remote shooting is now possible.Shutter remote control is now possible.Images selected on the camera can now be transferred.Functions changed due to security enhancementsWhen connecting the camera and smartphone directly via Wi-Fi, the connection has been changed to always require password authentication. (The [Wi-Fi Password] menu has been deleted).When connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point, the [TKIP] encryption method is no longer supported.When connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point, the [No Encryption] option in network authentication is no longer supported.The function to transfer images to a PC via Wi-Fi has been deleted. (European models only)Other improvementsImproved operational stability.
S5M2X Ver.2.2
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Enhanced subject detection function[Airplane] and [Train] have been added to the identifiable objects.[Specific parts] option has been added to the [Car][Motorcycle] detection mode.Added the function of displaying multiple frame marksUp to three frame marks can be displayed at the same time.Added the crop zoom functionThe crop zoom function extracts the center part of the image and enhances the zoom effect without reducing the image quality.Added the hybrid zoom functionHybrid zoom seamlessly combines optical zoom and digital zoom to provide more convenience for users.Compatible with the “MP4(Lite)” recording formatThe low bit rate video format “MP4(Lite)” can now be selected.3.8K (3840×2560) 29.97p 50MbpsNew picture size [XS] optionImages with a smaller file size [XS] can now be selected.Compatible with new functions of the LUMIX smartphone app “LUMIX Lab (Ver.1.3 or later)”Remote shooting is now possible.Shutter remote control is now possible.Images selected on the camera can now be transferred.Functions changed due to security enhancementsWhen connecting the camera and smartphone directly via Wi-Fi, the connection has been changed to always require password authentication. (The [Wi-Fi Password] menu has been deleted).When connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point, the [TKIP] encryption method is no longer supported.When connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point, the [No Encryption] option in network authentication is no longer supported.The function of transferring images to a PC via Wi-Fi has been removed. (European models only)Other improvementsImproved operational stability.
GH7 Ver.1.3
Added the function of displaying multiple frame marksUp to three frame marks can be displayed at the same time.Compatible with the “MP4(Lite)” recording formatThe low bit rate video format “MP4(Lite)” can now be selected.3.8K (3840×2880) 29.97p 50MbpsCompatible with new functions of the LUMIX smartphone app “LUMIX Lab (Ver.1.3 or later)”Remote shooting is now possible.Shutter remote control is now possible.Wireless IP streaming function has been added.Images selected on the camera can now be transferred.Functions changed due to security enhancementsWhen connecting the camera and smartphone directly via Wi-Fi, the connection has been changed to always require password authentication. ([Wi-Fi Password] menu has been deleted).When connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point, the [TKIP] encryption method is no longer supported.When connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point, the [No Encryption] option in network authentication is no longer supported.The wired LAN streaming function (RTP/RTSP) has been deleted.The function to transfer images to a PC via Wi-Fi has been deleted. (European/Ukrainian models only)Removed the function of streaming via RTMP. (European/Ukrainian models only)Other improvementsImproved operational stability.
G9M2 Ver.2.3
Enhanced subject detection function[Airplane] and [Train] have been added to the recognizable objects.[Specific parts] option has been added to the [Car][Motorcycle] detection mode.Added the function of displaying multiple frame marksUp to three frame marks can be displayed at the same time.Added the crop zoom functionThe crop zoom function extracts the center part of the image and enhances the zoom effect without reducing the image quality.Compatible with the “MP4(Lite)” recording formatThe low bit rate video format “MP4(Lite)” can now be selected.3.8K (3840×2880) 29.97p 50MbpsNew picture size [XS] optionYou can now select images with smaller file sizes [XS].Compatible with new functions of the LUMIX smartphone app “LUMIX Lab (Ver.1.3 or later)”Remote shooting is now possible.Shutter remote control is now possible.Images selected on the camera can now be transferred.Functions changed due to security enhancementsWhen connecting the camera and smartphone directly via Wi-Fi, the connection has been changed to always require password authentication. (The [Wi-Fi Password] menu has been deleted).When connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point, the [TKIP] encryption method is no longer supported.When connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point, the [No Encryption] option in network authentication is no longer supported.The function to transfer images to a PC via Wi-Fi has been deleted. (European models only)Other improvementsImproved operational stability.
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