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Panasonic has announced several updates, including firmware updates for the cameras, additional app features, and a ‘Titanium Gold’ edition of its S9 mirrorless vlogging camera.
The Titanium Gold variant of the Lumix S9 becomes the seventh color option for the company’s 24MP vlogging-focused mirrorless camera. It will be available on December 27 for a recommended price of $1900, bundled with the company’s 18-40mm 4.5-6.3 lens.
Updated Apps
Meanwhile, the company is updating both its Lumix Lab and Lumix Flow apps. Lumix Lab will have the ability to generate a LUT from a reference image (not necessarily from a Panasonic camera), so you can mimic a look in your next shoot.
Meanwhile, the Lumix Flow video workflow app gains compatibility with the S5II, S5IIX and GH7 cameras, as well as additional features and capabilities.
advanced firmware
Firmware updates for the S5II, S5IIX, GH7 and G9II add Lumix Flow compatibility, improve startup times and promise Bluetooth connectivity with DJI’s fourth-generation RS-series gimbals.
The S5II siblings, along with the S9, gain the ability to use the focus ring on Panasonic lenses as a custom dial and let you change the direction of focus ring operation. Firmware updates for the 18mm, 24mm 35mm, 50mm and 85mm F1.8s, along with the 100mm F2.8 macro, enable these features on the lens side.
The company has also announced an ‘Adventure Kit’ bundle for the S1II, S1RII, S5II and S5IIX bodies, which pairs them with a 24-60mm F2.8 weather-sealed zoom lens. These kits range from $2799 for the S5II A kit to $4099 for the S1RII A kit. The pricing adds $800 to each model’s original list prices, while the list price for the lens alone is $1049. However, discounts on some models may mean it’s still cheaper to buy them separately. The kit will initially include a SanDisk Portable SSD.
Press release:
Panasonic introduces the LUMIX S9 in Titanium Gold Limited Edition
New updates to the LUMIX Lab and LUMIX Flow apps, as well as firmware updates to the range of LUMIX cameras and S series lenses
new adventure kit
Newark, NJ (October 16, 2025) – Panasonic is proud to introduce the new LUMIX S9 in Titanium Gold. The LUMIX S9 is the smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera in the LUMIX S series, the perfect companion for content creators on the go and effortlessly creating enhanced social media content.
Designed with creative smartphone users in mind, the LUMIX S9 also offers users the popular Real Time LUT function via a new dedicated button on the camera body. Additionally, with the new LUMIX Lab app, creators can develop their own unique LUT color files on their smartphone. Through these features, users can easily generate original and shareable images and videos without the need for post-production editing on a computer, expanding the scope of creative possibilities. Titanium Gold joins six other colors in the S9 lineup.
Price and availability
Available in limited quantities exclusively at shop.panasonic.com, the new S9 comes with the Titanium Gold color-matched S 18-40mm lens kit for $1899.99. Through 12/27/25, customers will receive $300 instant rebate plus a free S 26mm lens and a free Sandisk™ Creator SD card.
Updates to LUMIX Lab and LUMIX Flow apps, as well as firmware updates
Panasonic is excited to announce a series of updates to 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 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET via the App Store and LUMIX Global Customer Support website.
Check out the LUMIX Lab app. 2.0
- •A new feature, Magic LUT (*1,*2), allowing users to experience the freedom of creating their own colors. Select an image, and in an instant, the AI will transform any photo to match the same colors, tones, and overall mood, creating your own photo style as a LUT.
- Magic LUT supports JPEG, HEIF and MP4 (*3) Files were taken not only with LUMIX cameras, but also cameras and smartphones of other brands.
- Users can fine-tune colors before saving as a LUT for editing and shooting, and also adjust intensity or opacity in camera.
LUMIX Flow App version 1.3
- LUMIX Flow is now available on the LUMIX S5II, S5IIX and GH7.
- New features and enhancements for all compatible models:
- Improved mirroring feature 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 the selected take or at the very end of the storyboard
- Features added for LUMIX S5II, S5IIX, GH7,,
*These enhancements will also be available for the LUMIX S1II, S1IIE, and S1RII in a future update. - Support for LUT View assistance – LUT is available in the Live View app and can be turned on or off
- Support for multiple frame marker displays – the same frame markers shown on the camera appear as live view on the app
- Improved AF frame display for variety detection in automatic detection
LUMIX S5II Firmware Version 3.4 / S5IIX Version 2.4 Update
- Support for LUMIX Flow ver.1.3 or above
- Improve startup time
- Bluetooth connection supported for DJI RS4 Pro / RS4 / RS4 Mini
- Advanced customization of the focus ring – The focus ring can be used as a control ring, enabling key functions to be specified and the focus rotation direction can be selected clockwise or counterclockwise. ,*4,
LUMIX S9 Version 1.6 Update
- Advanced customization of the focus ring – The focus ring can be used as a control ring, enabling key functions to be specified and the focus rotation direction can be selected clockwise or counterclockwise. ,*4,
LUMIX GH7 Version 1.5 and G9II Firmware Version 2.5 Update
- Support for LUMIX Flow ver.1.3 or above (*5,
- Improve startup time
- Bluetooth connection 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), enables key functions to be specified, and the focus rotation direction can be selected in MF mode.
Meet the LUMIX Adventure Kit:
For creators who live boldly – climbing high, traveling far and capturing the world at its most beautiful – 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 turns every shot into a story.
Why Adventure Kit is the Smart Choice:
- Constant F2.8 aperture for superior low-light performance and depth-of-field control
- Exceptional sharpness and color rendition across the zoom range
- Durable, weather-resistant construction 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 people who understand that the lens is the gateway to image quality.
Adventure Kit is for the smart builder – someone who understands that investing in quality gear up front 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 through 12/27/25 with the S 24-60mm F2.8 lens and a Sandisk™ Extreme PRO Portable SSD. 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 because they do not meet the system requirements. Please use it on iPhone 11 or later devices (except iPhone SE (2nd generation)), iPhone XS and iPhone XS MAX
*3 Video files cannot be selected as the 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.
*Only 5 Lumix GH7.
*6 compatible models until October 2025: LUMIX S1II, S1RII, S1IIE, S5II, S5IIX, S9. Please update your camera to the latest firmware.
