Lumix S9 Gets New Firmware Update

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Panasonic has released firmware version 2.0 for the Lumix S9, bringing a handful of new features to the camera. The update adds support for Lumix Lab version 3.0, introduces wired USB connectivity between the camera and smartphone app, and expands the camera’s real-time LUT functionality. Panasonic also added the ability to edit custom My Photo Style profiles directly inside the Lumix Lab app.

The biggest addition is USB-C data transfer between the camera and smartphone. Until now, communication between the S9 and Lumix Lab relied entirely on wireless connections. With firmware 2.0, you can transfer phots, LUTs, and My Photo Style adjustments over a wired connection, which Panasonic says should provide faster and more stable performance. The update also expands the camera’s LUT tools by allowing additional adjustments directly in-camera, including grain, colour noise, sharpness, and noise reduction settings. On the S9, grain and colour noise adjustments currently apply only to photos, while Panasonic says both functions also work with video on the newer Lumix L10.

The update also changes how firmware is installed. The Lumix S9 becomes the first Panasonic camera that can receive firmware updates directly through the Lumix Lab app, removing the need to download update files through a computer first. To use the new process, you will need Lumix Lab 3.0, a memory card inserted in the camera, and at least firmware version 1.9 already installed. Panasonic says more cameras will gradually gain app-based updating support, while lens firmware updates through the app are expected to arrive later in 2026.