Panasonic Releases New Firmware for 6 Cameras and 4 Lenses

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

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1. When using Panasonic retractable lenses, pop-up information has been added.
2. Improved operational stability.

S1 Ver.2.4

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1. When using Panasonic retractable lenses, pop-up information has been added.
2. Improved operational stability.

S5M2 Ver.3.2

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1. 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.

1. Added the function of displaying multiple frame marks

• Up to three frame marks can be displayed at the same time.

1. Added the crop zoom function

• The crop zoom function can extract the center part of the image to enhance the zoom effect without reducing the image quality.

1. Added the hybrid zoom function

• Hybrid zoom seamlessly combines optical zoom and digital zoom to provide more convenience for users.

1. Compatible with the “MP4(Lite)” recording format

• The low bit rate video format “MP4(Lite)” can now be selected.
• 3.8K (3840×2560) 29.97p 50Mbps

1. New picture size [XS] option

• You can now select images with smaller file sizes [XS].

1. 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.

1. Functions changed due to security enhancements

• When 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)

1. Other improvements

• Improved operational stability.

S5M2X Ver.2.2

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1. 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.

1. Added the function of displaying multiple frame marks

• Up to three frame marks can be displayed at the same time.

1. Added the crop zoom function

• The crop zoom function extracts the center part of the image and enhances the zoom effect without reducing the image quality.

1. Added the hybrid zoom function

• Hybrid zoom seamlessly combines optical zoom and digital zoom to provide more convenience for users.

1. Compatible with the “MP4(Lite)” recording format

• The low bit rate video format “MP4(Lite)” can now be selected.
• 3.8K (3840×2560) 29.97p 50Mbps

1. New picture size [XS] option

• Images with a smaller file size [XS] can now be selected.

1. 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.

1. Functions changed due to security enhancements

• When 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)

1. Other improvements

• Improved operational stability.

GH7 Ver.1.3

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1. Added the function of displaying multiple frame marks

• Up to three frame marks can be displayed at the same time.

1. Compatible with the “MP4(Lite)” recording format

• The low bit rate video format “MP4(Lite)” can now be selected.
• 3.8K (3840×2880) 29.97p 50Mbps

1. 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.
• Wireless IP streaming function has been added.
• Images selected on the camera can now be transferred.

1. Functions changed due to security enhancements

• When 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)

1. Other improvements

• Improved operational stability.

G9M2 Ver.2.3

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1. 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.

1. Added the function of displaying multiple frame marks

• Up to three frame marks can be displayed at the same time.

1. Added the crop zoom function

• The crop zoom function extracts the center part of the image and enhances the zoom effect without reducing the image quality.

1. Compatible with the “MP4(Lite)” recording format

• The low bit rate video format “MP4(Lite)” can now be selected.
• 3.8K (3840×2880) 29.97p 50Mbps

1. New picture size [XS] option

• You can now select images with smaller file sizes [XS].

1. 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.

1. Functions changed due to security enhancements

• When 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)

1. Other improvements

• Improved operational stability.