Panasonic Fz1000 Ii Firmware Update Guide

This is the star of Ver. 1.2. Before the update, shooting at 400mm (equivalent) handheld for video was a shaky mess. After the update, the OIS algorithm was refined. You can now reliably get 5-axis stabilization at 1/30th of a second for stills, and usable handheld 4K video at 200mm.

Delete the .bin file from your SD card via your computer. If you leave it, the camera will prompt you to update again next time you enter playback mode.

Here’s the honest truth: v1.2 was a minor stability update. panasonic fz1000 ii firmware update

According to Panasonic’s official release notes:

❌ No new features (e.g., no Animal Eye AF, no improved tracking, no USB-C tethering).
❌ No performance boost in burst shooting or video. This is the star of Ver

If you’re on v1.1 or earlier, you won’t gain new functions—just fewer glitches.

As Panasonic transitioned from the old “Panasonic Image App” to the new “Lumix Sync” app, this update bridged the gap. ❌ No new features (e

Verdict: Essential for anyone using their smartphone for remote control or image transfer.