Comparison

FC2 Video vs Panasonic LUMIX Lab

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

Head to head
About

FC2 Video

This app allows users to search for and watch videos, upload their own content, and manage their viewing history and favorite videos. It also offers features for continuous, random, or repeat playback within personal albums.

Highlights
  • Search and watch videos
  • Background playback
  • Upload videos
  • Edit video content
  • Save and edit watch history
  • Manage favorite videos
  • Playback options within albums
Features
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FC2 Video app is now available for the iPhone! Received first place after debut, for monthly ranking of photo & video category. The well-known video app is finally here for iPhone! FC2 Video App lets you search for a video or user, and easily watch the video of interest. Use it while waiting for someone or something. Use it in many situations! Feature description -Search and watch videos -Play in the background -Upload videos -Edit My Contents -Save and edit watch history -Save and edit favorite video list using My Album. -Enjoy continuous, random, or repeat play within My Album. What is FC2. FC2 is an overall service that provides an enjoyable web life through free blog, homepage, video distribution, access analyzer, etc. The domestically leading “Blog” and “Video” are services being used by any user, beginners to experts. FC2 Video is a service to publicize and share on the web, videos you took or produced. Videos that are open to the public can be commented and evaluated. By saving your favorite video uploader or video in the album, enjoy a video life just as you like. Details on paid member registration/Paid member registration ticket price and effective period 1. 7,800yen / 12 months special ticket for first time users 2. 11,800yen / 12 months ticket 3. 1,200yen / 1 month ticket 1. About 12-months special ticket for first time users -Can only be bought by users who register as paid member for first time  -Will not be automatically renewed.  -If you would like to renew the paid membership, please select from either a new 12-month plan(11,800yen) or 1-month plan(1,200yen) on the iOS app. 2. About 12 months ticket -12 month plan is purchased separately and automatic renewal is not available. -Once the paid membership expires, membership status is reverted back to a free member and all members-only contents will not be available. -If you would like to renew the paid membership, please select from either a new 12-month plan(11,800yen) or 1-month plan(1,200yen) on the iOS app. 3. About 1 month ticket -Automatic renewal will take place on expiration date. Your iTunes account will be billed. -Cannot cancel the automatic renewal on management page(FC2 Video app, computer or smartphone browser) of video user If you would like to cancel the automatic renewal, follow the below procedure from the home screen of iOS device in use, prior to the day before expiration date. 1. Tap [Setting] in iOS device home screen 2. Tap [iTunes & App Store] 3. Tap [Apple ID:] > [Display Apple ID] at the top 4. Tap [Register] 5. Tap [Cancel registration] in the FC2 Video App column [Reference] iTunes Store:Purchase and manage automatic subscriptions(Apple Inc. website) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 *We cannot accept inquiries regarding the cancellation of paid membership registration for either plans. Summary on 1 month ticket -Service name : FC2 Video -Duration of subscription : 1 month -Price of subscription : ¥1,200 -Billing will be processed after purchase confirmation through iTunes account. -Subscription is managed by yourself -Subscription automatically continues even if you unsubscribe by 24 hours before the expiration date. -Privacy policy http://fc2.com/en/privacy.html -Terms and conditions http://help.fc2.com/video_ios/free_rule/en.html Notes -You are able to use the FC2 video account through this app. -Please login to FC2 video account to use the album or watch history feature. -There are some features that require paid membership such as to watch contents specifically for paid members. -If you get a “Cannot complete transaction” error message, please visit here: http://fc2videoapp.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-1.htm

About

Panasonic LUMIX Lab

Connect your LUMIX camera to your mobile device to easily transfer and edit photos and videos. Apply custom color styles using LUTs, save your edits, and even transfer LUTs back to your camera for consistent color expression. Share your creations with friends and on social media.

Highlights
  • Camera and mobile device connection
  • Photo and video transfer
  • Color editing with LUTs
  • Save and reuse editing parameters
  • Transfer LUTs to camera
  • Share photos and videos
Features
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[Key Features of LUMIX Lab] ■ LUT (*1) Functions for Creating the Look You Want • Create and Save LUTs In addition to basic brightness and contrast adjustments, LUMIX Lab supports tone curves, HSL adjustments (individual control of hue, saturation, and luminance), color adjustments for highlights and shadows, and a wide range of advanced editing options. Your edits can be saved as LUTs, and you can also add effects such as grain and sharpness. • Magic LUT (*2) Select a photo with your preferred color style from your smartphone’s camera roll. Based on the selected reference photo, AI generates a LUT, making it easy to achieve the look you want. • Creator LUTs Download from around 200 LUTs created by over 40 well-known creators from around the world. These LUTs can be used for editing and with the real-time LUT function. • Real-Time LUT Transfer LUTs to your camera and shoot photos and videos with the selected LUT applied and saved directly. *1 A LUT (Look Up Table) is a color filter that transforms the color values of photos and videos. *2 *Please use images that do not violate license terms, applicable laws and regulations, or legal rights such as copyright and portrait rights. To use Magic LUT, please ensure that your device is supported and verified. ■ Editing Features That Expand Your Creative Expression • RAW Editing Edit and export RAW files shot with supported LUMIX cameras at no cost. • S&Q (Slow & Quick) Video Creation Easily create slow-motion effects up to 5x speed or quick-motion (time-lapse-style) effects up to 10x speed. • Photo Frames Add original frames to your photos and customize colors, size, Exif information, and text. ■ Camera Connectivity and Integration • Photo / Video Transfer Transfer photos and videos shot with LUMIX cameras to your smartphone. In addition to wireless connections via Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi, wired transfer using a USB cable is also supported. • Remote Shooting Control the camera remotely via Wi-Fi. Use your smartphone screen to see your camera live view and capture photos. • Firmware Update(*3) Update your camera’s firmware directly through the app without a PC. You will also receive update notifications within the app. *3 Requires the latest firmware as of May 2026. [Compatible Cameras] DC-S1M2, DC-S1M2NT, DC-S1M2ES , DC-S1RM2, DC-S5M2, DC-S5M2X, DC-S9, DC-GH7, DC-G9M2, DC-L10 [Supported OS] iOS17 - 26 [Notes] • Some features may not be available depending on the camera model. For details on how to use the app and supported models, please visit the support page below: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/lumix_lab/en/index.html • When using location data recording, continuous use of GPS may significantly reduce battery life.

Screenshots

FC2 Video4 screens
Panasonic LUMIX Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic LUMIX Lab at 4.0 against FC2 Video's 2.9. Panasonic LUMIX Lab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (270 vs 7). FC2 Video's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. FC2 Video sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Panasonic LUMIX Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panasonic LUMIX Lab holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panasonic LUMIX Lab has 270 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 21% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FC2 Video versus Panasonic LUMIX Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFC2 VideoPanasonic LUMIX Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (7 ratings)4.0 (270 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews20.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7270 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB386 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFC2,inc.PANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Customer experience

FC2 Video

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative75.7%

Panasonic LUMIX Lab

All ratings243 ratings
Positive68.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative25.1%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral14.9%
Negative64.3%

Bugs and requests

FC2 Video

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Panasonic LUMIX Lab

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when loading multiple LUTs
  • Unable to connect on iPad and iPhone
  • Video transfer issues on iOS
  • EXIF data lost after editing photos
  • Inconsistent performance after firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add landscape mode for iPad
  • Ability to group LUTs into folders
  • Ability to mark LUTs as favorites
  • Improve grain/texture feature
  • Add support for more camera models (GH6, S5II/S5IIX)

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FC2 Video

Subscriptions1
  • Premium member (1 Month)$9.991 Month
One-time3
  • 1ヶ月チケット(iOS)$9.99
  • 初回限定12ヶ月特別チケット(iOS)$64.99
  • Save with 12 month ticket$99.99
None

Panasonic LUMIX Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FC2 Video free?
FC2 Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panasonic LUMIX Lab free?
Panasonic LUMIX Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FC2 Video or Panasonic LUMIX Lab?
Panasonic LUMIX Lab is rated higher. FC2 Video averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Panasonic LUMIX Lab averages 4.0 from 270 ratings.
Do FC2 Video or Panasonic LUMIX Lab have ads?
Neither FC2 Video nor Panasonic LUMIX Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FC2 Video or Panasonic LUMIX Lab?
FC2 Video ships an update every 2 months, and Panasonic LUMIX Lab every 2 months. Most recently, FC2 Video was updated on October 30, 2026 and Panasonic LUMIX Lab on October 30, 2026.

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