Panasonic LUMIX Firmware Updates

 

Panasonic LUMIX S Series and BGH1 cameras get firmware updates. Quick review: LUMIX S Series are Full Frame L-Mount mirrorless hybrid video/still cameras with compelling cine capabilities. BGH1 is a Micro Four Thirds versatile cube-shaped camera conducive to remote, drone, multi-camera, stunts and car rig coverage.

If the details below are a bit of a slog,  you may want to jump directly to the camera you have or crave.

Highlights include:

  • S1H: 5.9K and 4K Blackmagic RAW 12-bit Full Frame recording with Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
  • S1H: Anamorphic 3.5K 12-bit recording in Super35 format.
  • S1: 12-bit ProRes RAW recording with Atomos Ninja V.
  • BGH1: 12-bit ProRes RAW recording with Atomos Ninja V.
  • (S1H and S5 already record ProRes RAW on Atomos Ninja V.)
  • Additional video capabilities for S1.
  • And lots more.

Timetable of Firmware Updates

LUMIX Camera Firmware updates can be downloaded from Panasonic’s global website.

Model                Firmware Version            Release Date
DC-S1H               Ver.2.4                                       March 31, 2021
DC-S1                   Ver. 2.0                                     April 6, 2021
DC-S1R                 Ver.1.8                                      April 6, 2021
DC-S5                   Ver.2.2                                      April 6, 2021
DC-BGH1             Ver. 1.1, 2.0                             March 24, 2021


Download this Panasonic chart of LUMIX S Series Camera Comparisons showing details after firmware update.

 


LUMIX S1H

S1H with PL to L-Mount adapter

Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR

S1H will now record Blackmagic RAW (up to 5.9K 5888 x 3312 30 fps 12-bit) via its full-size HDMI output to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR. Be sure the Video Assist has the latest 3.4 update.  This will let you edit, grade and finish S1H Blackmagic RAW footage directly in DaVinci Resolve.

S1H also records Apple ProRes RAW recording onto Atomos Ninja V for finishing in Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid.

This LUMIX firmware update is free.

 

Format               Resolution                  Frame Rates                   Aspect Ratio         Bit-depth
Full-Frame           5.9K (5888×3312)          29.97p/25p/23.98p                               16:9         12-bit
S35                         4K (4128×2176)              59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p        17:9         12-bit
S35 Anamorphic 3.5K (3536X2656)         50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p                       4:3          12-bit

  • V-Log or V709 is selectable on  monitor during RAW output.
  • Wave Form Monitor, Vector Scope, Luminance Spot Meter, Zebra Pattern can be used during RAW output.
  • Vertical Position video metadata to keep image vertical in playback.
  • Power Save Mode selectable when using AC adaptor DMW-AC10.

LUMIX S1

The following updates will be available with LUMIX Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2.

(If you already have DMW-SFU2, you do not need to purchase it again.)

S1 Updates include lots of resolutions and formats:

6K (5952×3968) / 5.9K (5888×3312) / 5.4K (5376×3584) .MOV recording

  • 6K 24p, 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM audio *
  • 5.9K 30p/25p/24p, 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM *
  • 5.4K 30p/25p, 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM *

C4K (4096×2160) .MOV

  • C4K 60p/50p, 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM **
  • C4K 60p/50p, 4:2:0 8bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM **
  • C4K 30p/25p/24p, 4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM

4K (3840×2160) 10-bit .MOV

  • 4K 60p/50p, 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM **

Anamorphic (3328×2496) .MOV

  • 4K-A 50p, 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM **
  • 4K-A 50p, 4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM **
  • 4K-A 30p/25p/24p, 4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM

*   Maximum continuous recording time is 15 minutes.
** Maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

ProRes RAW for S1:

  • RAW videooutput via HDMI.
  • 5.9K / 4K / Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K 12-bit RAW.
  • Apple ProRes RAW can be recorded on Atomos NINJA V.

Format                   Resolution              Frame Rate                Aspect Ratio    Bit-Depth

Full-Frame               5.9K (5888×3312)      29.97p/25p/23.98p                          16:9         12-bit
S35                             4K (4128×2176)         59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p    17:9         12-bit
S35 Anamorphic     3.5K (3536X2656)     50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p                   4:3           12-bit

 

Available without the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2:

  • Dual Native ISO Setting.
  • Vertical Position video metadata to keep image vertical in playback.
  • Power Save Mode selectable when using AC adaptor DMW-AC10.

LUMIX S1R and S5

 

  • Vertical Position video metadata to keep image vertical in playback.
  • Power Save Mode selectable when using AC adaptor DMW-AC10.

LUMIX BGH1

 

LUMIX BGH1

RAW video output via HDMI to Atomos Ninja V:

Format                    Resolution              Frame Rate                 Aspect Ratio    Bit-Depth

Micro Four Thirds   4K (4096×2160)     23.98p/25.00p/29.97p/50p/59.94p    17:9        12-bit
MFT Anamorphic    3.7K (3680X2760)  23.98p/25.00p/29.97p/50p/59.94p     4:3       12-bit

Also:

  • V-Log or Rec.709 selectable for Live View monitoring during RAW output.
  • Shooting assist during RAW output includes Luminance, Spot Meter, Zebra Pattern.
  • LUT for RAW video recorded on NINJA V to match with Panasonic Varicam, EVA1 and GH5 series cameras. Download LUT here.
  • Genlock status display can be shown on external monitor connected with HDMI or SDI when the camera is in Genlock sync.
  • SD Card formatting via PC connection using camera menu on the live view display of LUMIX Tether.
  • Vertical Position video metadata to keep image vertical in playback.

BGH1 Streaming:

BGH1 will get an IP streaming function for high-quality image transmission via wired LAN (Local Area Network – Ethernet cable). BGH1 can stream 4K 60p (50p) video in H.265–half the bit-rate with image quality similar to H.264.

BGH1 IP streaming with RTP/RTSP protocol:

  • 4K/60p  (3840×2160)  H.265 50M, 25Mbps /H.264 50M, 25Mbps
  • 4K/30p  (3840×2160)  H.265 25M, 12.5Mbps / H.264 25M, 12.5Mbps
  • FHD/60p  (1920×1080) H.265 20M, 16Mbps / H.264 16M, 8Mbps
  • FHD/30p  (1920×1080) H.265 12M, 6Mbps / H.264 6M, 3Mbps

BGH1 LUMIX Tether for Multicam:

LUMIX BGH1 is popular for multi-camera setups: for example shooting background plates, stunts, events, concerts, classes, etc.

  • Settings and controls available for BGH1 during IP streaming.
  • Record quality options for RAW video output will be displayed when [Menu]>[Video]>[Image Format]>[HDMI RAW Data Output] is turned ON.
  • You can start/stop recording on external devices with the BGH1 when connected via  HDMI/SDI output.
  • When HDMI Recording Control and/or SDI Recording Control are ON, Record button is available even if the SD Card is not inserted in the camera. The HDMI or SDI connection is also displayed.

 For settings and controls over the BGH1 via PC during IP streaming, LUMIX Tether for Multicam PC software should also be updated to Ver.1.1 or higher.

Download the LUMIX Tether for Multicam Software.

 

 

 

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