Panasonic Updates S5II, S5IIX, GH7, and G9II: Better Lumix Lab, Frame Markers, and More [Video]

Panasonic is updating four of its mirrorless cameras, including the full-frame Lumix S5II and S5IIX and the Micro Four Thirds GH7 and G9II. The new firmware promises to improve functionality and overall user experience. In many cases, the firmware updates add features that were introduced in the Lumix S9.

The firmware brings the S5II to version 3.2, while the S5IIX is upgraded to version 2.2. Lumix Lab app functionality is improved for both cameras, adding remote shooting, shutter control, direct image transfer, and wireless live streaming (only on the S5IIX).

The firmware update also improves the S5II and S5IIX’s phase-detection hybrid autofocus system by adding new subjects to the subject detection mode. Photographers can now select to detect airplanes and trains, along with specific parts of cars and motorcycles.

A new frame marker display option is available now, too, which allows users to display up to three different frame markers. The size and position of each can be …