How to Update Your Panasonic Lumix G80/G81/G85 – Super Easy!
In this article I will be doing a step-by-step of how to update your Panasonic Lumix G80/G81/G85.
For those who want something quick and easy, I will also be providing quick steps and more in depth for those who want an understanding of what they are doing.
QUICK STEPS: To Update Your Panasonic Lumix G80/G81/G85
Download updates on this website: Update Contents for DMC-G80/G81/G85
Accept the Terms and Condition on the Software License Agreement Page
After downloading the file, drop the downloaded file in your SD Card.
Insert SD Card into your camera
Hit “Q. MENU”
It should ask you to update to the latest version, hit YES!
DETAILED STEP-BY-STEP: Update Your Panasonic Lumix G80/G81/G85
STEP 1:
Make sure your battery is FULLY charged before proceeding onto the next step.
STEP 2:
Go on Download | Digital Camera | Digital AV | Support | Panasonic Global and find your camera body.
Hit download and it will take you to another page – The Software License Agreement page.
This is where it will run down on all the terms and conditions as you are getting ready to accept it.
STEP 3:
Once it is downloaded, simply drop it in your SD Card. Insert your SD Card into your camera when you are done.
STEP 4:
Start your camera and hit the green "Play" button.
This will then ask you if you want to update your camera to the latest version – hit "Yes!"
STEP 5:
Once your camera is updated, you want to double check to make sure that your camera is fully updated by accessing your "Menu."
Hover over to the "Wrench" icon and scroll down to Page 4.
STEP 6:
Select the "Version Disp." and make sure it matches the updated version displayed on Panasonic’s website: Download | Digital Camera | Digital AV | Support | Panasonic Global
There you have it, super simple and straight to the point. Now you will have the latest updates that are available to your camera.
FAQ: How to Update Your Panasonic Lumix G80/G81/G85
1. How old is the Lumix G85?
The Panasonic Lumix G85 was released in 2016, making it a solid choice for photographers and videographers looking for a feature-packed mirrorless camera with in-body stabilization and 4K video.
2. How do I update my camera firmware?
To update your Lumix camera firmware:
Visit Panasonic’s official website and download the latest firmware for your camera model: Download | Digital Camera | Digital AV | Support | Panasonic Global
Transfer the firmware file to a formatted SD card.
Insert the SD card into your camera and navigate to Firmware Update in the camera menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
3. How do I update to the latest firmware?
Updating to the latest firmware follows the same process:
Check the Panasonic support website for the most recent firmware version.
Download it and move the file to an SD card.
Insert the SD card into your camera, go to the Firmware Update section in the settings menu, and proceed with the installation.
4. How do I check my Lumix lens firmware?
To check your Lumix lens firmware version:
Turn on your camera and go to the Setup menu.
Select Version Display to see both the camera and lens firmware versions.
Compare your lens firmware version with the latest available on Panasonic’s website to see if an update is needed.
(This is the same step as checking the update version for your camera).
