Panasonic has released new firmware updates for the LUMIX S5II, S5IIX, S9, G9II, GH7, and the LUMIX S 18mm F1.8, S 24mm F1.8 Ver. 2.0, S 35mm, S 50mm F1.8, S 85mm F1.8, and S 100mm F2.8 MACRO lenses.
All updates will be available to download from 20th October 2025 via the app stores and LUMIX Global Customer Support website.
LUMIX S5II Firmware Ver. 3.4 / S5IIX Ver. 2.4 Updates
- Support for LUMIX Flow ver.1.3 or above
- Startup time improvements
- Bluetooth connection supported for DJI RS 4 Pro / RS 4 / RS 4 Mini
- Enhanced customization of the Focus Ring – The focus ring can be used as a control ring, enabling for assigning key functions and the focus rotation direction can be selected either clockwise or counterclockwise*4
LUMIX S9 Firmware Ver. 1.6 Updates
- Enhanced customization of the Focus Ring – The focus ring can be used as a control ring, enabling for assigning key functions and the focus rotation direction can be selected either clockwise or counterclockwise*4
LUMIX GH7 Firmware Ver. 1.5 / G9II Ver. 2.5 Updates
- Support for LUMIX Flow ver.1.3 or above*5
- Startup time improvements
- Bluetooth connection is supported for DJI RS 4 Pro / RS 4 / RS 4 Mini*5
LUMIX S 18mm F1.8 Firmware Ver. 2.0 / S 24mm F1.8 Ver. 2.0 / S 35mm F1.8 Ver. 2.0 / S 50mm F1.8 Ver. 2.0 / S 85mm F1.8 Ver. 2.0 / S 100mm F2.8 MACRO Ver. 2.0 Updates
- The focus ring can be used as a control ring*6, enabling for assigning key functions. Additionally, the focus rotation direction can be selected in MF mode.
Notes
*4 Compatible lens models as of October 2025: S-E2460, S-X50, S-R24105, S-R2060, S-S18, S-S24. S-S35, S-S50, S-S85, S-E100.
*5 LUMIX GH7 only.
*6 Compatible models as of June 2025: LUMIX S1II, S1RII, S1IIE, S5II, S5IIX, S9. Please update your camera to the latest firmware.
