Panasonic LUMIX Sync

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

About this app

Compatible models
S series: DC-S1 / S1R / S1H / S5 / BS1H / S5M2 / S5M2X
G series: DC-G100 / G110 / GH5M2 / BGH1 / GH6

* Remote recording and image transfer functions can be used with DC-GH5 / GH5S / G9.
For using all functions, use Panasonic Image App.
* For models other than the above, use Panasonic Image App.

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The Panasonic LUMIX Sync application software allows you to operate a Panasonic digital camera supporting Wi-Fi with your smartphone. With it, you can copy images into your smartphone, take pictures from your smartphone by remote control, and do more.

The following major functions are available with this application.
・LUMIX Sync allows you to copy pictures and videos from the digital camera to your smartphone.
・LUMIX Sync allows you to take pictures by remote control, checking the digital camera live view on your smartphone.
・LUMIX Sync allows you to easily register a camera (camera pairing) through guidance.
・LUMIX Sync allows you to easily make a Wi-Fi connection through Bluetooth.
・The photographic location (location information) is automatically recorded to pictures, which is handy for sorting pictures later on.
・LUMIX Sync, which supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi, allows you to copy images at a higher speed through a Wi-Fi router. (*1)
・LUMIX Sync includes """"User Guide"""", which allows you to know more about how to use it.

*1: The Wi-Fi router and smartphone must support 802.11ac.

[Compatible Operating Systems]
　　Android 8 - 13

[Notes]
・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.
・For information on using this app or compatible models, visit the following support page.
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/lumix_sync/en/index.html
・Please understand that we will not be able to contact you directly even if you use the “Email Developer” link.

Ratings and reviews

Complicated setup. What you need to know: The app uses Bluetooth and wifi for different functions. "Shutter remote control" only uses Bluetooth. When you first pair, it will automatically force you to pair wifi as well. It will then kick you off wifi until you use "remote shooting" or "import images" at which time it will make you reconnect to wifi. The wifi connection takes a long time to connect (at least 1 minute each time). It makes the app extremely slow and difficult to use.

Lately the app has been failing to connect to my S1H for image transfers, only recently though. The problem gets fixed when I disconnect and reconnect my camera with default settings, having to pair it up every time. Really really annoying, especially considering that everything was fine a week or two ago. It also shoves connecting to wifi down your throat even though you'd prefer Bluetooth. Either way, wifi or not it doesn't work as it use to.

Update: the app connects faster than before, but it has to switch between Bluetooth and wifi to download pictures. The app still needs a lot of improvement. I am still keeping the rate for this app at one star. It takes forever to connect. then you need to switch between wifi and BT to do things. Useless app and camera connection.

What's new

[Newly added features in Panasonic LUMIX Sync 2.0.7]
New LUMIX digital camera models DC-S5M2X are now supported.