Updates for LUMIX Lab & LUMIX Flow Apps, as well as Firmware Updates
Panasonic is excited to announce a series of updates across its LUMIX ecosystem, including new features for the LUMIX Lab and LUMIX Flow apps, as well as firmware enhancements for selected LUMIX cameras and lenses. These updates enhance the shooting experience and improve functionality, empowering creators with intuitive tools and seamless workflows.
All updates will be available starting
October 19th, 2025, at 9:00pm ET via the app stores and LUMIX Global Customer Support website.
LUMIX Lab App Ver. 2.0
- A new feature, Magic LUT (*1)(*2), allows users to experience the freedom of creating their own color. Select an image, and in an instant, AI will transform any photo to match the same colors, tones, and overall mood, creating your very own photo style as LUT.
- Magic LUT supports JPEG, HEIF and MP4 (*3) files taken not only LUMIX cameras, but also cameras and smartphones from other brands.
- Users can fine-tune the colors before saving it as a LUT for editing and shooting, and even adjust the intensity or opacity in camera.
LUMIX Flow App Ver 1.3
- LUMIX Flow is now available on LUMIX S5II, S5IIX, and GH7.
- New features and enhancements for all compatible models:
- Mirroring feature improvements and support for multiple devices – up to 4 devices can be connected simultaneously
- Vertical UI support for external monitors
- Improved cut addition feature, allowing a blank shot to be added as a sub-shot of a selected take or at the very end of the storyboard
- Added Features for LUMIX S5II, S5IIX, GH7*:
*These enhancements will also be available for LUMIX S1II, S1IIE, and S1RIIin future updates.
- Support for LUT view assist – LUT live view is available in the app and can be toggled ON or OFF
- Support for multiple frame marker display – the same frame markers shown on the camera appear on the app as Live View
- Improved AF frame display for various recognition in Automatic Detection
LUMIX S5II Firmware Version 3.4 / S5IIX Version 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 Version 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 Version 1.5 and G9II Firmware Version 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 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
- The focus ring can be used as a control ring (*6), enabling for assigning key functions, and the focus rotation direction can be selected in MF mode.
Meet the LUMIX Adventure Kits:
For creators who live boldly — climbing higher, traveling farther, and capturing the world in its rawest beauty — the LUMIX Adventure Kits are your ultimate companion. These kits are built around the powerful S1II, S1RII, S5II and S5IIX bodies, paired with the S 24-60mm F2.8 lens, a professional-grade optic that transforms every shot into a story.
Why the Adventure Kit is the Smart Choice:
- Constant F2.8 aperture for superior low-light performance and depth of field control
- Exceptional sharpness and color rendering across the zoom range
- Durable, weather-resistant build for real-world adventures
- Versatility that covers everything from wide landscapes to intimate portraits
This isn’t just a kit — it’s a creative system designed for those who understand that the lens is the gateway to image quality.
The Adventure Kit is for the smart creator — someone who understands that investing in quality gear upfront saves time, money, and frustration later. Whether you’re shooting epic landscapes, destination weddings, documentary films or travel vlogs, this kit gives you the tools you need to create without compromise.
Price and availability
The new Adventure Kits are available with a S 24-60mm F2.8 lens and a Sandisk™ Extreme PRO Portable SSD Card until 12/27/25. The S1RII A Kit $4099.99; S1II A Kit $3999.99; S5IIX A Kit $2,999.99 and S5II A Kit $2,799.99. The delivery date for the Adventure Kits will be mid-November.
*1 Please use images that do not violate license terms, applicable laws and regulations, or legal rights such as copyright and portrait rights.
*2 Magic LUT cannot be used on some iPhone devices as they do not meet the system requirements. Please use it on iPhone 11 or later devices (excluding iPhone SE (2nd generation)), iPhone XS, and iPhone XS MAX
*3 Video files cannot be selected as a reference image.
*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 October 2025: LUMIX S1II, S1RII, S1IIE, S5II, S5IIX, S9. Please update your camera to the latest firmware.
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