Panasonic updates for the LUMIX Lab App and LUMIX S9

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Panasonic introduced updates for its LUMIX Lab app as well as the firmware for the full-frame mirrorless LUMIX S9, providing users with greater flexibility for editing and customization.

The free LUMIX Lab update is now available via app stores. The update for S9 is planned for release in June 2026, via the LUMIX Global Customer Support website.

With this update, firmware update support via the LUMIX Lab app has been added for compatible cameras. 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.

Going forward, firmware updates will be available via the app, with additional camera models to follow. The first update delivered via the app will be for the LUMIX S9, available in June. Interchangeable-lens firmware updates via the app are planned to become available from around mid-2026.

LUMIX Lab App Ver. 3.0.0

  • RAW editing support (*3) has been added, enabling more detailed editing tailored to user preferences.
  • Slow & Quick (S&Q) video editing has been added, allowing users to edit dynamic video scenes directly on their smartphones.
  • Camera firmware update can be performed via the LUMIX Lab app. (*1) (*2)
  • LUTs can now be created with additional parameters such as grain, color noise, sharpness, and noise reduction. (*4)
  • The app’s UI has been updated.

Features limited to LUMIX L10 and S9 (Ver.2.0)

  • My Photo Style can now be edited within the app for greater customization.
  • Wired connection is now supported for transferring images, LUTs and My Photo Style edits, allowing for faster file transfers and more stable connection.
  • LUTs created with additional parameters such as grain, color noise, sharpness, and noise reduction can be applied directly in-camera to photos and videos using REAL TIME LUT. (*5)

LUMIX S9 Ver. 2.0

  • Support for LUMIX Lab app ver.3.0.0 has been added.
    • My Photo Style can now be edited within the app for greater customization.
    • Wired connection is now supported for transferring images, LUTs and My Photo Style edits, allowing for faster file transfers and more stable connection.
    • LUTs created with additional parameters such as grain, color noise, sharpness, and noise reduction can be applied directly in-camera to photos and videos using REAL TIME LUT. (*5)

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.