Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH1

Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH1 firmware

Panasonic Lumix · DC-BGH1 · DC-BGH1 · Body

Latest firmware for the Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH1 is v2.5 (February 20, 2023).

DC-BGH1 specifications

Body type
Rangefinder Style Mirrorless
Resolution
10.3 MP
Sensor
CMOS
Sensor size
19.2 × 13 mm
Processor
Venus Engine
ISO range
160–51200
Fastest shutter
1/16000
Storage
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Video
MPEG4, H.264, H.265
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Weight
545 g
Dimensions
93 × 93 × 78 mm
Weather sealed
No
Price at launch
$1999

DC-BGH1 firmware changelog

  1. v2.4 v2.5

  2. v2.3 v2.4

  3. v2.2 v2.3

  4. v2.1 v2.2

  5. v2.0 v2.1

  6. v2.0 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 2.5 Latest Released Feb 20, 2023 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    [LUT View Assist (Tether)] is now available.

    • LUT-applied videos can now be displa​yed as live-view via LUMIX Tether or LUMIX Sync when set to V-Log L. Lock function has been improved.
    • All buttons can be locked. Audio output via headphones during video playback is now available.
    • When connected to an external device via HDMI/​SDI, audio output during video playback is supported through headphones when plugged to the camera. Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications
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  2. Version 2.4 Released Jul 25, 2022 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    Improved the accuracy of white balance adjustment in DaVinci Resolve Studio for Blackmagic RAW data recorded on the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.

    • DaVinci Resolve o​r DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back and edit Blackmagic RAW data.
    • Selectable recording mode depends on the firmware version of Blackm​agic Video Assist 12G HDR and DaVinci Resolve Studio. Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
    • All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
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  3. Version 2.3 Released Nov 4, 2021 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    RAW video data output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR - [4K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.7K] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR, to be recorded as Blackmagic RAW.

    • All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
    • DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci​ Resolve Studio is required to play back the Blackmagic RAW data. DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to edit the Blackmagic RAW data. Expanded compatibility with DJI Gimbal - Active Track Function of DJI Gimbal "DJI RS 2" and "DJI RSC 2" can be used.
    • All functions may not be available depending on the situation. For details, please check the DJI official announcement. · DJI RS 2 Release Notes · DJI RSC 2 Release Notes Added functions - [Focus Ring Control] function has been added.
    • It is possible to assign [HDMI RAW data output] func​tion to the Fn button and users can directly turned it ON or OFF from the camera. - [Photo Style] function for still image shooting has been added.
    • Zoom operation of the LUMIX G power zoom lenses can be controlled from LUMIX Tether for Multicam.
    • The firmware of LUMIX Tether for Multicam software is also required to be updated to Ver.1.3 or higher. Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications
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  4. Version 2.2 Released Sep 8, 2021 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    Improved syn​chronization performance b​etween cameras by Genlock/Timecode.

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  5. Version 2.1 Released Jul 1, 2021 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    There were cases ​that distorted images are taken depending on the timing of recording after updat​ing to firmware Ver.2.0. This phenomenon has been solved.

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  6. Version 2.0 Released Mar 24, 2021 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    RAW video data output over HDMI - [4K] /​ [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.7K] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI. »The Apple ProRes RAW can be recorded on Atomos Ninja V.

    • All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
    • Software that supports Apple ProRes RAW is required to edit RAW video recorded with Ninja V.
    • A LUT (Lookup table) exclusively designed for RAW video recorded on NINJA V is available on the following customer support website to make the same color grading as V-Log/V-Gamut. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/lut/s1h_raw_lut/ *AtomOS v10.63 will be required to support the RAW out function of the Lumix BGH1. This Atomos v10.63 update will be available to download from the 31st March 2021, as a free download service from the Atomos website: https://www.atomos.com/product-support IP Streaming capability - RTP/RTSP streaming of video and audio (AAC) via wired LAN is possible. »H.265 4K/60p/50Mbps, 4K/60p/25Mbps, 4K/30p/25Mbps, 4K/30p/12.5Mbps 4K/50p/50Mbps, 4K/50p/25Mbps, 4K/25p/25Mbps, 4K/25p/12.5Mbps FHD/60p/20Mbps, FHD/60p/16Mbps, FHD/30p/12Mbps, FHD/30p/6Mbps FHD/50p/20Mbps, FHD/50p/16Mbps, FHD/25p/12Mbps, FHD/25p/6Mbps »H.264 4K/60p/50Mbps, 4K/60p/25Mbps, 4K/30p/25Mbps, 4K/30p/12.5Mbps 4K/50p/50Mbps, 4K/50p/25Mbps, 4K/25p/25Mbps, 4K/25p/12.5Mbps FHD/60p/16Mbps, FHD/60p/8Mbps, FHD/30p/6Mbps, FHD/30p/3Mbps FHD/50p/16Mbps, FHD/50p/8Mbps, FHD/25p/6Mbps, FHD/25p/3Mbps HD/60p/6Mbps, HD/30p/4Mbps, HD/50p/6Mbps, HD/25p/4Mbp​s SD Memory Card formatting via PC connection - It is possible to format the SD Memory Card from the camera menu on the live view display of LUMIX Tether while the camera is connected with the PC. Genlocking status display - Synchronization status can be shown on the external monitor connected via HDMI or SDI when the camera is under Genlock synchronization. Other improvement - Users can choose to add or not to add camera orientation information in [Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu to prevent unintended image rotation in playback. Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications * For settings and controls over the BGH1 via PC during IP streaming, LUMIX Tether for Multicam PC software should also be updated to Ver.1.1 or higher. LUMIX Tether for Multicam Download Program
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