The Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. is the original kit zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, covering 28-84mm full-frame equivalent with optical image stabilization. It features aspherical glass elements and MEGA O.I.S. The lens is the standard kit zoom of the early LUMIX G VARIO series.
Product released: October 31, 2008
Latest firmware version
Version 1.1, released September 13, 2011
Verified by LatestUpdate: June 18, 2026
What's new in version 1.1
Enhanced stability of O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) in video recording.
Reduced sound of auto focusing in video recording.
This lens offers more comfortable HD video recording by improving the video recording performance with the firmware update.
What is the Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042)?
The Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. is the original kit zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, covering 28-84mm full-frame equivalent with optical image stabilization. It features aspherical glass elements and MEGA O.I.S. The lens is the standard kit zoom of the early LUMIX G VARIO series. It was originally released on October 31, 2008.
What is the latest firmware version for the Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042)?
The latest firmware version for the Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042) is 1.1. It was released on September 13, 2011.
What changed in Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042) firmware version 1.1?
Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042) firmware version 1.1 includes the following changes: Enhanced stability of O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) in video recording.
Reduced sound of auto focusing in video recording.
This lens offers more comfortable HD video recording by improving the video recording performance with the firmware update.
How do I update the Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042) firmware?
To update the Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042) firmware, download the latest version (1.1) from Panasonic's website. Follow Panasonic's installation instructions, which typically involve copying the firmware file to a memory card or connecting via USB. You can download the latest firmware from Panasonic's support page.
Where can I download the latest Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042) firmware (version 1.1) are on Panasonic's official release page: https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/dl/fs014042.html
How do I check for Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042) firmware updates?
You can track Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042) firmware updates automatically on LatestUpdate.io. We monitor Panasonic's releases and notify you when new firmware versions are available, so you never miss an update.
Who makes the Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042)?
The Panasonic LUMIX G 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 (H-FS014042) is manufactured by Panasonic. Visit the official product page for more information.