Lumix S1 II and S1R II Updates Significantly Improve Video Record Times

Lumix S1 II and S1R II Updates Significantly Improve Video Record Times

Panasonic has announced a firmware update for both the S1 II/S1 IIE and S1R II that improves video record times significantly while also making adjustments across the board. Panasonic says these changes directly respond to user feedback.

Panasonic announces firmware updates for LUMIX S1RII, S1II and S1IIE

Panasonic has confirmed new firmware updates for its full-frame LUMIX S1RII, S1II and S1IIE cameras, rolling out from 26 November 2025 via the LUMIX Globa…

Panasonic LUMIX S1II, S1IIE, and S1RII Firmware Updates Fix Overheating and Add New Features

Many LUMIX cameras get improved heat management that prolongs maximum recording times and adds new features.

Panasonic's Lumix S-series gets focused: new firmware promises better tracking

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Panasonic Panasonic has announced new firmware for its Lumix S1RII (Ver. 1.3), S1II (Ver. 1.2 ) and S1IIE (Ver. 1.2) cameras. The updated firmware promises an improved shooting experience and enhanced functionality with changes to autofocus performance, thermal control and more. The most notable change Panasonic is bringing to its full-frame S1 series cameras is …

Can the Panasonic LUMIX FZ47 Make You a 4K Photographer?

When it was first announced in 2011, the Panasonic LUMIX FZ47 was considered a “fun” bridge camera that sacrificed some of the features that made its sibling, the FZ150, a premium bridge camera. Among the features sacrificed on the altar of better affordability were the lack of RAW image capture, a now nearly abandoned video standard (AVCHD), and one of its biggest flaws in 2011 – the use of a CCD sensor over the more popular CMOS sensors. Nearl…