Panasonic has announced a series of firmware updates for its S1, S1R, GH5, GH5S and G9. Perhaps the most significant being that the G9 gains most of the GH5's video capabilities. The forthcoming firmware updates range from bug fixes and compatibility improvements through to the addition of significantly more advanced features than the cameras originally offered.
All five cameras have been made compatible with Profoto wireless transmitters.
The G9 is the biggest beneficiary, gaining 10-bit 4:2:2 video capture for 4K at up to 30p and HDMI output of 10-bit 50 and 60p footage. It also gains variable frame rate video capture and can even install the GH5's paid upgrade that adds V-LogL capture and waveform monitoring, highlighting how similar the two cameras are from a hardware perspective.
Meanwhile, the GH5S and G9 also gain animal detect autofocus, while both those cameras and the GH5 gain AF-On Near Shift and AF-ON Far Shift options to prioritize near or distant subjects.
On the full-frame side of things, the S1 and S1R gain CFexpress compatibility, function better with Sigma L-mount lenses and adapters, along with a host of minor fixes and feature extensions.
All five updates will be available from November 19th.
Panasonic Releases Firmware Update Programs for the LUMIX S1R, S1, GH5, GH5S and G9
Newark, NJ (November 6, 2019) - Panasonic is proud announce firmware update programs for the LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras including the S1R/ S1 (S Series), GH5/GH5S/G9 (G Series) and application software to enhance functions and usability. All programs will be available at the LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://av. jpn. support. panasonic. com/support/global/cs/dsc/ on November 19, 2019.
LUMIX Full-frame Mirrorless Camera
S1R Firmware Version 1. 3 / S1 Firmware Version 1. 3
1. Expanded media compatibility
2. Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters
* All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
3. Improved compatibility with Sigma interchangeable lenses and mount converter
4. Improved compatibility with Panasonic interchangeable lenses
5. Improved AF performance
6. Improved performance of High-Speed Video
7. Other major improvements*
S1
*For more details on the update program, please refer to the firmware update information page of each model to be released on November 19, 2019.
LUMIX Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera
GH5 Firmware Version 2. 6 / GH5S Firmware Version 1. 4 / G9 Firmware Version 2. 0
1. Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters (All)
* All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
2. Improved AF performance
GH5S G9
e camera continues tracking these subjects even when they turn their back to the camera.
All
3. Enhanced video functions (G9)
4. Other major improvements*
All
G9
*For more details of the update program, please refer to the firmware update information page of each model to be released on November 19, 2019.
LUMIX Sync Ver1. 0. 4
2019-11-6 09:00
