The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with a 16.6MP Live MOS sensor and improved speed over its predecessor. It supports 1080p Full HD video at 60p and features an articulating LCD with touchscreen AF. The G5 is part of Panasonic's Lumix G series.
Product released: July 18, 2012
Latest firmware version
Version 1.1, released July 9, 2013
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 15:52 UTC
What's new in version 1.1
Correction of wording on [Motion Picture] menu
Correct the wording "60p/60i/30p" of AVCHD frame rate on [Rec Quality] menu to "50p/50i/25p".
This update is for PAL broadcast regions only, and you don't need this update if wording is already "50p/50i/25p".
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with a 16.6MP Live MOS sensor and improved speed over its predecessor. It supports 1080p Full HD video at 60p and features an articulating LCD with touchscreen AF. The G5 is part of Panasonic's Lumix G series. It was originally released on July 18, 2012.
What is the latest firmware version of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5?
The latest firmware version of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 is 1.1. It was released on July 9, 2013.
What changed in Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 firmware version 1.1?
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 firmware version 1.1 includes the following changes: Correction of wording on [Motion Picture] menu
Correct the wording "60p/60i/30p" of AVCHD frame rate on [Rec Quality] menu to "50p/50i/25p".
This update is for PAL broadcast regions only, and you don't need this update if wording is already "50p/50i/25p".
Where can I download the latest Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 firmware (version 1.1) are on Panasonic's official release page: https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/dl/g5.html