The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES is a variant of the S1 II targeted at specific markets (ES suffix indicating a regional SKU). It shares the same 24.2MP stacked CMOS sensor, phase-detection AF, and 6K/60p video capabilities as the standard S1M2. The S1M2ES is part of Panasonic's Lumix S second-generation full-frame series.
Product released: May 22, 2025
Latest firmware version
Version 1.5, released October 13, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 15:53 UTC
What's new in version 1.5
Improved shutter release time lag and burst shooting performance when using an external flash.
Operational stability has been improved.
LatestUpdate has tracked 5 versions of Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES firmware, released between June 24, 2025 and October 13, 2026.
Version 1.5 - October 13, 2026: Improved shutter release time lag and burst shooting performance when using an external flash. Operational stability has been improved.
Version 1.4 - March 10, 2026: Support for the Panasonic microphone DMW-DMS1. Compatible with the new features on LUMIX smartphone app "LUMIX Flow (Ver.1.5 or higher)". Operational stability…
Version 1.3 - November 28, 2025: The error message was displayed and recording was not possible when selecting "MP4 (Lite)" in the recording settings after updating to Ver.1.2. This bug has be…
Version 1.2 - November 26, 2025: AF Improvements - When using AF, you can now set it to display auto-detection frames only for the main subject. - When using AF, you can now set the AF frame d…
Version 1.1 - June 24, 2025: Compatibility with "Capture One" has been improved. - Wi-Fi connection with "Capture One" and wired LAN connection using a USB Ethernet adapter are now support…
Update prediction
This product was recently updated. The next firmware update is expected between October 23, 2026 and August 5, 2027.
Panasonic typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 145 days.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES is a variant of the S1 II targeted at specific markets (ES suffix indicating a regional SKU). It shares the same 24.2MP stacked CMOS sensor, phase-detection AF, and 6K/60p video capabilities as the standard S1M2. The S1M2ES is part of Panasonic's Lumix S second-generation full-frame series. It was originally released on May 22, 2025.
What is the latest firmware version of Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES?
The latest firmware version of Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES is 1.5. It was released on October 13, 2026.
What changed in Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES firmware version 1.5?
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES firmware version 1.5 includes the following changes: Improved shutter release time lag and burst shooting performance when using an external flash.
Operational stability has been improved.
Where can I download the latest Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES firmware (version 1.5) are on Panasonic's official release page: https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/ff/dl/s1m2es.html
How often does Panasonic release firmware updates for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES?
We have tracked 5 firmware versions of Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 145 days.
When is the next Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES firmware update expected?
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next firmware update is expected between October 23, 2026 and August 5, 2027.
Is Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2ES received a firmware update within the last month. The most recent version is 1.5.