Comparison

Panasonic Image App 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 Image App

Control your Wi-Fi-compatible Panasonic camera remotely from your smartphone. Shoot, view, and transfer photos and videos, and upload them to social media. Adds location data and enables continuous connection with Bluetooth-enabled cameras.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting and camera operation
  • Live View on smartphone
  • Playback recorded photos and videos
  • Copy media to smartphone
  • Upload to SNS sites
  • Apply location information
  • Automatic image transfer
Features
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“Panasonic Image App” is an application that makes it possible to use your smartphone to remotely control the shooting and playback functions of a Wi-Fi-compatible digital camera/digital video camera, and to perform upload operations to SNS (Social Networking Service) sites. The following major functions are available with this application. ・You can watch the same image as on the Live View screen of your digital camera/digital video camera on your smartphone, and control shooting and other camera operations as with a wireless remote controller. (*1) ・You can play back still pictures and videos recorded using your digital camera/digital video camera on your smartphone. (*2) (*3) You can also copy them to your smartphone, and upload them to SNS sites. (*3) Additional functions for digital cameras ・This app allows you to implement continuous connection with a digital camera that has Bluetooth function and make Wi-Fi connections and perform remote operation just with your smart phone. It also allows you to apply location information to recorded images and easily perform automatic transfer of images.(*4) ・You can make settings to automatically transfer still pictures recorded with your digital camera to your smartphone. ・You can add location information acquired with your smartphone to pictures recorded using your digital camera. (*1) With DMC-SZ8/SZ9/SZ10/TZ55/TZ56/TZ57/TZ58/ZS35/ZS45, it is not possible to remotely record videos from a smartphone. (*2) With DMC-FT5/GF6/LF1/SZ8/SZ9/SZ10/TS5/TZ37/TZ40/TZ41/TZ55/TZ56/TZ57/TZ58/ZS27/ZS30/ZS35/ZS45, it is only possible to play back still pictures. (*3) Not supported on HC-X1000. (*4) This function can only be used with devices that support Bluetooth 4.0 or above (Bluetooth low energy technology). [Compatible Operating Systems]   iOS 16 – 26 [Notes] ・Bluetooth function can only be used with smart phones equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and above (Bluetooth low energy technology). ・When using the location information recording function, note that high accuracy location information cannot be acquired with the iPod touch or the Wi-Fi version of the iPad that is not equipped with a GPS sensor. ・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. ・In order to use the SNS upload functions or the Cloud Sync. Service, you must first obtain a service user ID for Panasonic’s LUMIX CLUB (free of charge). ・Continued use of GPS/Bluetooth running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ・The function to transfer images to an AV device can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.7 and later) ・The function to delete images can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.15 and later) ・The function of "Home Monitor" can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.19 and later) ・The function of "Baby Monitor" can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.19 and later)

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-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 Image App4 screens
Panasonic LUMIX Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic Image App at 4.2 against Panasonic LUMIX Flow's 2.9. Panasonic Image App also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 36). Panasonic LUMIX Flow's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Image App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panasonic Image App has 3.5K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Panasonic Image App's written reviews are positive against 36% 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 Image App ships an update every 4 months, Panasonic LUMIX Flow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Panasonic Image App versus Panasonic LUMIX Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanasonic Image AppPanasonic LUMIX Flow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3.5K ratings) — better2.9 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews35.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.5K — better36
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanasonic Holdings CorporationPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Panasonic Image App

All ratings3,455 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews454 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral11.7%
Negative70.9%

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

All ratings36 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral13.5%
Negative51.0%

Bugs and requests

Panasonic Image App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Inability to connect to camera
  • Crashes when transferring photos/videos
  • Incorrect metadata on transferred files
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update UI for modern devices
  • Improve connectivity and stability
  • Add full screen mode for monitoring
  • Allow deleting photos from the app
  • Support for RAW file transfer
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  • Improve video transfer capabilities

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Panasonic Image App

No in-app purchases

None

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panasonic Image App free?
Panasonic Image App 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 Image App or Panasonic LUMIX Flow?
Panasonic Image App is rated higher. Panasonic Image App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Panasonic LUMIX Flow averages 2.9 from 36 ratings.
Do Panasonic Image App or Panasonic LUMIX Flow have ads?
Neither Panasonic Image App nor Panasonic LUMIX Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panasonic Image App or Panasonic LUMIX Flow?
Panasonic Image App ships an update every 4 months, and Panasonic LUMIX Flow every 6 weeks. Most recently, Panasonic Image App was updated on September 25, 2026 and Panasonic LUMIX Flow on September 23, 2026.

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