Panasonic has announced the release of firmware update programs for the LUMIX S Series full-frame mirrorless cameras to enhance functionality and usability.
The firmware program version 2.1 for DC-S1, version 2.3 for DC-S5 and version 1.9 for DC-S1R will be available at the LUMIX Global Customer Support website at 11:00am AEST on 13 July, 2021.
The firmware will be available to download at this link: https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/
Plug-in software to manage HLG photos shot by S Series cameras on Adobe Photoshop CC will also be released at the same time.
For the specifications and details, please refer to the following download page: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/lumix_hlgphoto.html
S1 Firmware Version 2.1
- New functions and options to be available with the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2.[i]
-RAW video data output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR [5.9K] / [4K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR, to be recorded as Blackmagic RAW.[ii]
| Area | Resolution | Frame Rate | Aspect | HDMI Output |
| Full-frame | 5.9K (5888×3312) | 29.97p/25p/23.98p | 16:9 | 12-bit |
| APS-C | 4K (4128×2176) | 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p | 17:9 | 12-bit |
| APS-C
Anamorphic |
3.5K (3536X2656) | 50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p | 4:3 | 12-bit |
- Other added functions
– [L.ClassicNeo] and [L.Monochrome S] have been added in [Photo Style].
S5 Firmware Version 2.3
- Added function
-RAW video data output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR [5.9K] / [4K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR, to be recorded as Blackmagic RAW.[iii]
| Area | Resolution | Frame Rate | Aspect | HDMI Output |
| Full-frame | 5.9K (5888×3312) | 29.97p/25p/23.98p | 16:9 | 12-bit |
| APS-C | 4K (4128×2176) | 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p | 17:9 | 12-bit |
| APS-C
Anamorphic |
3.5K (3536X2656) | 50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p | 4:3 | 12-bit |
S1R Firmware Version 1.9
- Added functions
– [L.ClassicNeo] and [L.Monochrome S] have been added in [Photo Style].
LUMIX HLG Photo for Adobe Photoshop (For all S Series Cameras)
Panasonic will also release plug-in software for Adobe Photoshop CC. By installing this plug-in software on a PC, HLG photos (HDR still image) shot by LUMIX S Series cameras can be read, edited and saved with Photoshop CC. It is possible to play back the saved image files as HDR photos on the HLG-corresponding monitor over an HDMI connection with a LUMIX S Series camera.
For the specifications and details, please refer to the following download page. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/lumix_hlgphoto.html
[i]Users who already have DMW-SFU2 do not need to purchase an extra DMW-SFU2. There is no need to upgrade the camera with DMW-SFU2 if upgrading with DMW-SFU2 was done previously.
[ii]All functions may not be available depending on the situation. DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back Blackmagic RAW files. DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to edit Blackmagic RAW files.
[iii]All functions may not be available depending on the situation. DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back Blackmagic RAW files. DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to edit Blackmagic RAW files.