DC-GH5M2 Firmware updates improvements

Panasonic Global Firmware Site

Firmware for Panasonic Lumix cameras can be downloaded from the Global Support Site.

Improvements

Improvements for DC-GH5M2
Version	Date	Description
Ver. 1.5	Mar. 25, 2026	To enhance product security, the camera password can now be changed when connecting via Wi-Fi.
Ver. 1.4	Jul. 29, 2025	Feature changes due to security enhancements- When directly connecting the camera and smartphone via Wi-Fi, the connection has been changed to always require password authentication. (The [Wi-Fi Password] menu has been removed.) The [TKIP] encryption method is no longer supported when connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point. The [No Encryption] option in network authentication is no longer supported when connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point. Wired LAN streaming feature (RTP/RTSP) has been removed The image transfer feature to PC via Wi-Fi has been removed. (Only European models) The streaming feature via RTMP has been removed. (Only European models) Improved operational stability. * The firmware of LUMIX Tether software is also required to be updated to Ver.2.10 or higher.
Ver. 1.3	Oct. 24, 2023	Expanded compatibility with DJI Gimbal Now supports "DJI LiDAR AF" in the combination of DJI gimbal "DJI RS 3Pro" and "DJI LiDAR Range Finder (RS)". There were cases where the camera froze when shooting in Apple ProRes recording modes depending on the settings. This phenomenon has been fixed. Improved operational stability.
Ver. 1.2	Apr. 25, 2022	When shooting in Cinelike D2 of Photo Style, certain yellow-greenish colors may have changed under low color temperature light sources. This bug has been fixed.
Ver. 1.1	Nov. 30, 2021	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 Streaming capability RTP/RTSP streaming of video and audio (AAC) via wired LAN is possible. In order to convert the DC-GH5M2's USB Type C port to a LAN port, a commercially available USB Ethernet adapter(*)s required. Compatibilities of USB Ethernet Adapter RTMP/RTMPS streaming via USB tethering function of smartphone is possible. Added functions [Live View Composite] function has been added. 720° and 1080° have been added as the options of [Focus Ring Control]. Connecting the camera with LUMIX Tether via wired LAN is possible. Multiple cameras can be controlled from LUMIX Tether. The firmware of LUMIX Tether software is also required to be updated to Ver.2.0 or higher. Zoom operation of the LUMIX G power zoom lenses can be controlled from LUMIX Tether. The firmware of LUMIX Tether software is also required to be updated to Ver.2.0 or higher. Performance improvement There were cases where the camera froze when transferring images to a PC via Wi-Fi (5GHz).This phenomenon has been fixed.