Comparison

Panasonic LUMIX Sync vs Panasonic LUMIX Flow

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

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

Streamline your video production from script to edit. Create storyboards, use your phone as an external monitor for compatible cameras, and automatically organize footage based on your ratings. It also allows for complete video creation using just a smartphone.

Highlights
  • Script and storyboard creation
  • Smartphone as external camera monitor
  • Shot list management
  • Automatic file organization
  • Smartphone-only video creation
  • Visual scene sketching
Features
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For creators who love to shoot video. Smoothly streamline your video production workflow, from script writing to editing! From dramas and documentaries to music videos and dance clips in the entertainment genre, LUMIX Flow is easy to use even for beginners and supports a smooth video production process. 【LUMIX Mode】 Easily create scripts, storyboards, and shot lists. Use the app to visually sketch out scenes, illustrating your subject's position, direction, shot angle and more. Use your smartphone as an external monitor for your LUMIX camera. Check your shot list and storyboard on your smartphone while shooting. You can easily see which shots have already been taken at a glance, ensuring you never forget a key shot and allowing you to work through your shoot smoothly and efficiently. Shooting files are automatically divided into folders based on your ' OK / KEEP / BAD' rating by importing XML files from the app into your video editing software. Efficiently organize files after shooting and shorten the time you spend editing. 【Smartphone/Tablet Mode】 You can script, shoot, and edit a short drama or documentary video using just your smartphone, enjoying all the fun of filmmaking without the need for a camera or computer. 【External Monitor】 Connect your smartphone to your LUMIX camera to use it as an external monitor while shooting. Quickly check focus on-site. Compatible with: DC-S1RM2, DC-S1M2, DC-S1M2ES, DC-S1M2NT, DC-S5M2, DC-S5M2X, DC-S9, DC-GH7 OS Compatibility: iOS 17.0 or higher *Recommended for models with a USB Type-C connector. To connect with a Lightning cable, a genuine Apple 'Lightning-USB Camera Adapter' or 'Lightning-USB3 Camera Adapter' is required. [Notes] ・Be aware that when using the location information recording function, continued use of the GPS function can lead to a dramatic decrease in battery capacity. ・For information on using this app or compatible models, visit the following support page. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/lumix_flow/index.html ・Please understand that we will not be able to contact you directly even if you use the “Email Developer” link.

Screenshots

Panasonic LUMIX Sync4 screens
Panasonic LUMIX Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic LUMIX Sync at 4.2 against Panasonic LUMIX Flow's 2.9. Panasonic LUMIX Sync also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 39). Panasonic LUMIX Flow's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (34% vs 15%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panasonic LUMIX Sync has 1.1K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Panasonic LUMIX Sync's written reviews are positive against 34% of Panasonic LUMIX Flow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panasonic LUMIX Sync ships an update every 3 months, Panasonic LUMIX Flow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Panasonic LUMIX Sync versus Panasonic LUMIX Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanasonic LUMIX SyncPanasonic LUMIX Flow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better2.9 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews14.6% of reviews33.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better39
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanasonic Holdings CorporationPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

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

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

All ratings37 ratings
Positive43.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive33.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative51.8%

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

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

No in-app purchases

None

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panasonic LUMIX Sync free?
Panasonic LUMIX Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panasonic LUMIX Flow free?
Panasonic LUMIX Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panasonic LUMIX Sync or Panasonic LUMIX Flow?
Panasonic LUMIX Sync is rated higher. Panasonic LUMIX Sync averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Panasonic LUMIX Flow averages 2.9 from 39 ratings.
Do Panasonic LUMIX Sync or Panasonic LUMIX Flow have ads?
Neither Panasonic LUMIX Sync nor Panasonic LUMIX Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panasonic LUMIX Sync or Panasonic LUMIX Flow?
Panasonic LUMIX Sync ships an update every 3 months, and Panasonic LUMIX Flow every 2 months. Most recently, Panasonic LUMIX Sync was updated on November 2, 2026 and Panasonic LUMIX Flow on November 4, 2026.

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