Panasonic Enhances LUMIX S5II and S5IIX with Firmware Update: Improved Shooting Experience and Seamless Sharing

NEWARK, N.J., April 10

anasonic is excited to announce a significant firmware update for its full frame mirrorless LUMIX S5II and S5IIX cameras.

This update improves the shooting experience and enhances sharing functionality for both images and videos, catering to the needs of creators by streamlining production and post-production workflows.

The firmware will be available to download free of charge from the LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ at 9:00 pm EDT April 21, 2024.

S5II Firmware Version 3.0 / S5IIX Firmware Version 2.0

1. Enhancement of Production Workflows

- New Native Camera to Cloud Integration with Adobe's Frame.io: Enables automatic uploading, backup, sharing, and collaborative editing of images and videos via the cloud.

- Proxy Video Recording: Records a low bit-rate proxy file simultaneously with the original video, facilitating faster delivery from production to post.

2. Improved Basic Performance

- Real-time Auto-focus Recognition: Enhances the highly accurate Phase Hybrid auto focus, efficiently recognizing people, animal eyes, cars, and motorcycles.

- Enhanced E.I.S. Performance: Introduces a new High mode for E-Stabilization (Video) function and a perspective distortion correction for stable footage when shooting on the move.

3. Expanding Creative Options

- SH Pre-burst Shooting: Records bursts before shooting begins, allowing retroactive burst shooting up to the moment the shutter button is fully pressed.

Note:

- All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

- Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

- Frame.io, the Frame.io logo, and Camera to Cloud are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe in the United States and/or other countries.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America

Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading provider of Consumer Lifestyle technologies, as well as innovative Smart Mobility, Sustainable Energy, Immersive Experiences, and Integrated Supply Chain solutions. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Holdings Corporation, one of Interbrand's Top 100 Best Global Brands of 2023. Learn more about Panasonic's ideas and innovations at na.panasonic.com/us.