Firmware updates are so important for cameras today. A good company will continue to update devices long after they have been introduced onto the market. Of the various brands, Panasonic is one such manufacturer that does not shy away. As part of their latest firmware support, the company is introducing new updates for Lab app and the S9. Have a look.
Panasonic states that this will provide users with “greater flexibility for editing and customization,” with the Lab update being introduced on May 20, while the latter on June 2026. In addition to this, one will also get updates for interchangeable-lenses later in mid 2026.
With this update, firmware update support via the LUMIX Lab app has been added for compatible cameras (*1). Users can now update their cameras and lenses directly through the app, without downloading firmware to a PC and copying it to a memory card.
LUMIX Lab App Ver. 3.0.0
According to the company, the new update can do the following:
• RAW editing support will now allow for detailed editing tailored to user preferences.
• Slow & Quick (S&Q) video editing will also help people to edit dynamic video scenes directly on their smartphones.
• One can update the firmware via the Panasonic LUMIX Lab app. LUTs can also be created with additional parameters such as grain, color noise, sharpness, and noise reduction.
• The app’s UI has also been updated for better usability.
Features Limited to LUMIX L10 and S9 (Ver.2.0)
• My Photo Style now helps with editing within the app for greater customization.
• One can use a wired connection for image transfer, LUTs and My Photo Style edits. This will allow for faster file transfers and a more stable connection.
• LUTs created with additional parameters such as grain, color noise, sharpness, and noise reduction can also be used in-camera for photos and videos using Real Time LUTs.
LUMIX S9 Ver. 2.0
• Support for LUMIX Lab app ver 3.0.0 has been included now.
• My Photo Style can now be edited within the app for greater customization.
• Wired connections are now supported for transferring images, LUTs and My Photo Style edits. You can also transfer files faster with a stable connection.
• LUTs created with additional parameters can be applied directly in-camera to photos and videos with LUTs.
\With this update, users can now update their cameras and lenses directly through the app. This is not the first time the company has updated the cameras. In the past, they have updated S1II, S1IIE, and S1RII, amongst others. Overall, the update only makes the Panasonic LUMIX app and cameras much faster, easier to edit with, and also makes your workflow better and smoother. You must keep an eye out on our website to know how it can finally all play out.