Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 firmware v1.6

Panasonic Lumix · Released Nov 24, 2020 · First seen Jul 5, 2026

v1.6 is not the latest firmware for the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1: the current version is v2.4 (January 23, 2025). Go to v2.4

What's in this update

Improved AF performance - Tracking and recognition performance of AF have been improved with an ad​dition of head recognition.

  • Recognition performance during video recording in V-Log has been improved.
  • Human/Animal recognition can be set ON or OFF when the AF mode is set to [1-Area] or [1-Area+]. - [AF+MF] can be used during video recording. Added video functions - [SS/Gain Operation] function has been added. - [Red REC Frame Indicator] function has been added.
  • It is possible to play back vertical videos vertically. Othe​r added functions - 4K video files can be transferred to a smartphone via Wi-Fi. Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications

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