Panasonic Image App

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

About this app

“Panasonic Image App” is an application that makes it possible to use your smartphone to remotely control the shooting and playback functions of a Wi-Fi-compatible digital camera/digital video camera, and to perform upload operations to SNS (Social Networking Service) sites.

The following major functions are available with this application.
・You can watch the same image as on the Live View screen of your digital camera/digital video camera on your smartphone, and control shooting and other camera operations as with a wireless remote controller. (*1)
・You can play back still pictures and videos recorded using your digital camera/digital video camera on your smartphone. (*2) (*3) You can also copy them to your smartphone, and upload them to SNS sites. (*3)

Additional functions for digital cameras
・This app allows you to implement continuous connection with a digital camera that has Bluetooth function and make Wi-Fi connections and perform remote operation just with your smart phone. It also allows you to apply location information to recorded images and easily perform automatic transfer of images.(*4)
・You can make settings to automatically transfer still pictures recorded with your digital camera to your smartphone.
・You can add location information acquired with your smartphone to pictures recorded using your digital camera.

(*1) With DMC-SZ8 / SZ9 / SZ10 / TZ55 / TZ56 / TZ57 / TZ58 / ZS35 / ZS45, it is not possible to remotely record videos from a smartphone.
(*2) With DMC-FT5 / GF6 / LF1 / SZ8 / SZ9 / SZ10 / TS5 / TZ37 / TZ40 / TZ41 / TZ55 / TZ56 / TZ57 / TZ58 / ZS27 / ZS30 / ZS35 / ZS45, it is only possible to play back still pictures.
(*3) Not supported on HC-X1000.
(*4) This function can only be used with devices that support Bluetooth 4.0 or above (Bluetooth low energy technology).

[Compatible Operating Systems]
　　Android 4.4 - 14

[Notes]
・Bluetooth function can only be used with smart phones (Android 5.0 and above) equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and above (Bluetooth low energy technology).
・Be aware that when using the location information recording function, continued use of the GPS function can lead to a dramatic decrease in battery capacity.
・In order to use the SNS upload functions or the Cloud Sync. Service, you must first obtain a service user ID for Panasonic’s LUMIX CLUB (free of charge).
・For information on using this app or compatible models, visit the following support page.
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/image_app/
・Please understand that we will not be able to contact you directly even if you use the “Email Developer” link.
・The function to transfer images to an AV device can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.7 and later)
・The function to delete images can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.15 and later)
・The function of ""Home Monitor"" can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.19 and later)
・The function of ""Baby Monitor"" can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.19 and later)

Ratings and reviews

The app was never great, and then it stopped connecting to my phone entirely. This isn't a huge deal breaker for me, but I fail to see why, in the year 2024, it should be THIS hard to reliably transfer photos to my phone. Camera is FZ1000II, phone is a Galaxy S21. These are not obscure devices, and this lack of functionality (which my 11-year-old Nikon Coolpix NAILED) is deeply disappointing.

DC-TZ95 user. The WiFi connection with the camera is sometimes a little shaky at first, and may require a restart to get all features working, e.g. the autofocus button. Unsure whether that's an issue with the camera or the app. Once it gets going, though, I've found that it's reliable enough to successfully control the camera for a few hundred shots in a row.

I can connect my GX9 with my Samsung 9+ using Android Pie, but transfer of even a minimal number of images loses the WiFi connection repeatedly. The app is then rendered useless. After a repeated number of tries, I gave up and resorted to using a USB-C card reader connected to the Samsung, which is faster, consistent, but defeats the purpose of this app and my GX9. I also own a Nikon D7500 which works its wireless connection flawlessly. Sorry, Panasonic, you have lost a future buyer.

What's new

[Newly added features in Panasonic Image App 1.10.25]
Fixed issues.