Comparison

Panasonic Image App vs CameraAccess plus

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

CameraAccess plus

Remotely control Canon camcorders from your iPhone or iPad via Wi-Fi. View live images, start/stop recording, zoom, and adjust exposure from a distance. Save live images directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Remote Wi-Fi operation
  • Live image viewing
  • Start/stop recording
  • Zoom control
  • Save live images
  • Touch exposure adjustment
  • Self-timer
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CameraAccess plus allows you to operate CANON camcorders remotely with your iPhone and iPad via Wi-Fi. You can start/stop recording and zoom in/out while viewing the camcorder's live image from a distance. Live images can be saved to your device. This app is useful such as for monitoring your pets, bird-watching, and recording yourself. [Main Features] - Viewing the live image from the camcorder at home - Viewing the live image from the camcorder while out - Zooming in/out - Starting/stopping recording - Saving the image from the camcorder to your device - Touch exposure (exposure adjustment) - Self-timer - Viewing the live image in full screen. *Available functions vary depending on the camcorder model. *Available functions vary depending on using at home and while out. [Supported Camcorders] - XF200 - XF205 VIXIA/LEGRIA - HF R40 - HF R42 - HF R46 - HF R47 - HF R48 - HF R50 - HF R52 - HF R56 - HF R57 - HF R60 - HF R62 - HF R66 - HF R67 - HF R68 - HF R70 - HF R72 - HF R76 - HF R77 - HF R78 - HF R80 - HF R82 - HF R86 - HF R87 - HF R88 - mini - mini X [Supported OS] - iOS 8 - iOS 9 - iOS 10 [Supported Devices] Devices compatible with the above OSs

Screenshots

Panasonic Image App4 screens
CameraAccess plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic Image App at 4.2 against CameraAccess plus's 2.1. Panasonic Image App also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 17). CameraAccess plus's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Image App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panasonic Image App has 3.5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Panasonic Image App's written reviews are positive against 10% of CameraAccess plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panasonic Image App ships an update every 4 months, CameraAccess plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Panasonic Image App versus CameraAccess plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanasonic Image AppCameraAccess plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3.5K ratings) — better2.1 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews — better9.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanasonic Holdings CorporationPIXELA Corporation

Customer experience

Panasonic Image App

All ratings3,455 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral11.6%
Negative71.0%

CameraAccess plus

All ratings17 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative64.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive9.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative83.9%

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

CameraAccess plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Panasonic Image App

No in-app purchases

None

CameraAccess plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panasonic Image App free?
Panasonic Image App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CameraAccess plus free?
CameraAccess plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panasonic Image App or CameraAccess plus?
Panasonic Image App is rated higher. Panasonic Image App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while CameraAccess plus averages 2.1 from 17 ratings.
Do Panasonic Image App or CameraAccess plus have ads?
Neither Panasonic Image App nor CameraAccess plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panasonic Image App or CameraAccess plus?
Panasonic Image App ships an update every 4 months, and CameraAccess plus monthly. Most recently, Panasonic Image App was updated on October 14, 2026 and CameraAccess plus on October 7, 2026.

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