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Improvements  
Date/Version Description
Jan. 23, 2025
Ver.2.3
  1. Enhanced subject detection
    - [AIRPLANE] and [TRAIN] have been added to subject detection modes.
    - [Target Parts] option has been added for [CAR][MOTORCYCLE] detection modes.
  2. Multiple frame marker display feature has been added
    - Up to 3 selected frame markers can be displayed simultaneously.
  3. Crop Zoom feature has been added
    - The Crop Zoom feature allows extracting the central part of an image and enhancing the zoom effect without degrading the image quality.
  4. Compatible to the recording format "MP4(Lite)"
    - The option for the low-bitrate video format "MP4(Lite)" can now be selected.
    * 3.8K (3840x2880) 29.97p 50Mbps
  5. Picture size [XS] option has been added
    - The option to select the smaller file size image [XS] is now available.
  6. Compatible with the new features on LUMIX smartphone app "LUMIX Lab (Ver.1.3 or higher)"
    - Remote shooting is now available.
    - Shutter remote control is now available.
    - Transferring images selected on camera is now available.
  7. Feature changes due to security enhancements
    - When directly connecting the camera and smartphone via Wi-Fi, the connection has been changed to always require password authentication. (The [Wi-Fi Password] menu has been removed.)
    - 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 when connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point.
    - The image transfer feature to PC via Wi-Fi has been removed. (Only European models)
  8. Other improvements
    - Improved operational stability.
Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications
Oct. 9, 2024
Ver.2.2
  1. Compatibility with LUMIX smartphone app "LUMIX Lab"
    - "LUMIX Lab" now compatible with this model.
  2. Support for the Panasonic XLR microphone adaptor DMW-XLR2
    - DMW-XLR2 has now been supported.
    * 32-bit float audio recording is not available with this model.
  3. 5GHz option added to [Wi-Fi Frequency Bands]
    - [5GHz] option added to [Wi-Fi Frequency Bands] and can be chosen between [2.4GHz].
    * Depending on the region, local regulations, etc. may prohibit you from using the 5GHz frequency band outdoors. If this is the case, when outdoors, connect to the smartphone using [2.4GHz] for the Wi-Fi connection.
  4. Other improvements
    - [REAL TIME LUT] function can be assigned to Fn button.
    - Improved operational stability.
Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications
Jan. 30, 2024
Ver.2.1
  1. There were cases where vertical lines would appear in the image when capturing JPEG photos or JPEG photos processed from RAW format on the camera in i.Dynamic Range control. This bug has been fixed.
Dec. 20, 2023
Ver.2.0
  1. RAW video output over HDMI to Blackmagic Design external recorder
    - [5.7K] / [C4K] / [5.8K (4:3)] / [4.4K (4:3)] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 12G HDR and Blackmagic Video Assist 7" 12G HDR, to be recorded as Blackmagic RAW.
    * DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back and DaVinci Resolve Studio to edit Blackmagic RAW data.
    * Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 12G HDR and Blackmagic Video Assist 7" 12G HDR.
    * All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
    * When recording in C4K 120p/100p or 5.7K 60p/50p, constant bitrate 5:1 or less is recommended for SSD recording and 8:1 or less for SD card recording.
  2. RAW video output over HDMI to ATOMOS external recorder
    - [5.7K] / [C4K] / [5.8K (4:3)] / [4.4K (4:3)] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to ATOMOS "Ninja V" "Ninja V+" "Ninja" "Ninja Ultra" "Shogun" "Shogun Ultra" "Shogun Connect" devices, to be recorded as Apple ProRes RAW.
    * All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
    * Please check here for compatible firmware versions of external recorders.
    * "Ninja V" "Ninja" "Shogun" does not support some RAW video data.
    * Software that supports Apple ProRes RAW is required to edit RAW video recorded.
    * A LUT (Lookup table) exclusively designed for RAW video is available on the following customer support website to make the same color grading as V-Log/V-Gamut.
    https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/lut/s1h_raw_lut/
  3. Others
    - Operational stability when using in some storage devices has been improved.
    - There were cases where horizontal lines would appear in the image when capturing JPEG photos in SH Burst Shot mode. This bug has been fixed.
    - Improved operational stability.
Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications