Panasonic has announced that the company will release a new firmware update program for its LUMIX S5II and S5IIX cameras to enhance performance and usability. The firmware program will be available to download free of charge from the LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ on 24 October 2023.
Panasonic continues its philosophy of continuous improvement through the implementation of future-ready firmware solutions for its mirrorless cameras to deliver innovation and value for its customers.

S5II Firmware Version 2.2 / S5IIX Firmware Version 1.3

· AF-Point Scope function
AF-Point Scope function to magnify the focus position during AF has been added.

· High Resolution Mode
The shutter speed at high resolution mode can now be set to max. 8-second with the long exposure noise reduction applied. Thanks to the image stabilizer, [Handheld High-Res] mode has been added to enable recording pictures with higher resolution even without using a tripod.
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Improved MF Assist
It is now possible to magnify the full screen mode display in MF Assist up to approx. 20x allowing more precise MF.
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