FC2 Video vs Panasonic LUMIX Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Search and watch videos
- Background playback
- Upload videos
- Edit video content
- Save and edit watch history
- Manage favorite videos
- Playback options within albums
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | FC2 Video | Panasonic LUMIX Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (7 ratings) | 4.0 (270 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 20.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 270 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 386 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FC2,inc. | PANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
FC2 Video
Panasonic LUMIX Lab
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
FC2 Video
- Premium member (1 Month)$9.991 Month
- 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
Panasonic LUMIX Lab
No in-app purchases
Questions
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