Comparison

Panasonic LUMIX Sync vs Duken

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

Control your Panasonic Wi-Fi camera remotely from your smartphone. Transfer images and videos, take photos with live view, and automatically record location data. Easily pair your camera and connect via Bluetooth or high-speed Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Remote camera operation
  • Live view preview
  • Image and video transfer
  • Automatic location recording
  • Easy camera pairing
  • High-speed Wi-Fi transfer
Features
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This app lets you control a Panasonic Wi-Fi camera via a smartphone. Compatible models S series: DC-S1 / S1R / S1H / S5 / BS1H / S5M2 / S5M2X / S9 G series: DC-G100 / G110 / GH5M2 / BGH1 / GH6 / G9M2 / G100D / GH7 / G97 * Remote recording and image transfer functions can be used with DC-GH5 / GH5S / G9. For using all functions, use Panasonic Image App. * For models other than the above, use Panasonic Image App. -- The Panasonic LUMIX Sync application software allows you to operate a Panasonic digital camera supporting Wi-Fi with your smartphone. With it, you can copy images into your smartphone, take pictures from your smartphone by remote control, and do more. The following major functions are available with this application. ・LUMIX Sync allows you to copy pictures and videos from the digital camera to your smartphone. ・LUMIX Sync allows you to take pictures by remote control, checking the digital camera live view on your smartphone. ・LUMIX Sync allows you to easily register a camera (camera pairing) through guidance. ・LUMIX Sync allows you to easily make a Wi-Fi connection through Bluetooth. ・The photographic location (location information) is automatically recorded to pictures, which is handy for sorting pictures later on. ・LUMIX Sync, which supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi, allows you to copy images at a higher speed through a Wi-Fi router. (*1) ・LUMIX Sync includes "User Guide", which allows you to know more about how to use it. *1: The Wi-Fi router and smartphone must support 802.11ac. [Compatible Operating Systems]   iOS 16 – 26 [Notes] ・When using an iPhone or iPad that is equipped with a GPS sensor, be aware that continued use of the GPS function can lead to a dramatic decrease in battery capacity. ・Continued use of GPS/Bluetooth running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Duken

This app offers advanced photo and video shooting features like gesture recognition, panoramic capture, and object tracking. It's designed for creating and sharing vlogs and memorable moments with ease.

Highlights
  • Gesture recognition
  • Panoramic shooting
  • Object tracking
  • Trajectory photography
  • Vlog creation
  • Easy sharing
Features
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DUKEN 是为照片、视频拍摄、Vlog、分享而打造的APP,包括手势识别、全景拍摄、轨迹摄影、物体追踪等功能,让用户可以随手拍,不错过每一个精彩瞬间。

Screenshots

Panasonic LUMIX Sync4 screens
Duken4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic LUMIX Sync at 4.2 against Duken's 1.0. Panasonic LUMIX Sync also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 3) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). Duken's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panasonic LUMIX Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panasonic LUMIX Sync has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Panasonic LUMIX Sync's written reviews are positive against 0% of Duken's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panasonic LUMIX Sync ships an update every 3 months, Duken monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Panasonic LUMIX Sync versus Duken: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanasonic LUMIX SyncDuken
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews14.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanasonic Holdings Corporation思锐

Customer experience

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

All ratings1,027 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive14.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.2%

Duken

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect to camera
  • App crashes frequently
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Bluetooth pairing fails

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Improve UI and user experience
  • Provide better instructions and troubleshooting
  • Add LUT support for V-Log footage
  • Implement multi-camera control

Duken

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

No in-app purchases

None

Duken

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panasonic LUMIX Sync free?
Panasonic LUMIX Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Duken free?
Duken is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panasonic LUMIX Sync or Duken?
Panasonic LUMIX Sync is rated higher. Panasonic LUMIX Sync averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Duken averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Panasonic LUMIX Sync or Duken have ads?
Neither Panasonic LUMIX Sync nor Duken shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panasonic LUMIX Sync or Duken?
Panasonic LUMIX Sync ships an update every 3 months, and Duken monthly. Most recently, Panasonic LUMIX Sync was updated on October 29, 2026 and Duken on October 24, 2026.

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