Comparison

Lumix Buch vs Panasonic LUMIX Sync

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

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About

Lumix Buch

Interactive digital guides for Panasonic Lumix cameras. Learn to master your camera's features for improved photography with step-by-step instructions, images, and videos. Explore practical tips and techniques to enhance your photos.

Highlights
  • Interactive digital camera guides
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Vergrößerbare Praxisbilder
  • Full-text search
  • Create bookmarks
  • Linked table of contents
  • Additional content (images, videos, links)
Features
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Digitale Praxisbücher für Panasonic Lumix-Kameras von Lumix-Spezialist Frank Späth. Lernen Sie Ihre Lumix-Kamera im Detail kennen, nutzen Sie die Möglichkeiten für bessere Fotos. Frank Späth zeigt Ihnen in seinen interaktiven eBooks, wie Sie Ihre Kamera verstehen und perfekt bedienen. Gehen Sie dann mit auf Praxistour und lernen Sie, mit welchen einfachen Mitteln Ihre Bilder sichtbar besser werden. Verständliche Texte, jede Menge Bilder zum Nachmachen und Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen zum Nachschlagen und Mitnehmen: Die Lumix Buch App darf in keiner Lumix-Fototasche fehlen! Alle Ausgaben mit kompletter Volltextsuche, interaktiven Elementen, vergrößerbaren Praxisbildern und zusätzlichen Inhalten wie Bilder, Videos und Links. Erstellen Sie Lesezeichen und blättern Sie bequem in der Navigationsleiste. Komplett verlinktes Inhaltsverzeichnis, damit Sie schnell zur gewünschten Seite springen können. Laden Sie die kostenlose App, die ständig um neue digitale Buch-Ausgaben zu einzelnen Lumix-Modellen verschiedener Serien ergänzt wird. Testen Sie uns mit einer kostenlosen Leseprobe.

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.

Screenshots

Lumix Buch4 screens
Panasonic LUMIX Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lumix Buch at 77% against Panasonic LUMIX Sync's 15%. Lumix Buch also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Panasonic LUMIX Sync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model and device support 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. Lumix Buch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Panasonic LUMIX Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumix Buch ships an update every 7 months, Panasonic LUMIX Sync every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lumix Buch versus Panasonic LUMIX Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumix BuchPanasonic LUMIX Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better14.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrea SpaethPanasonic Holdings Corporation

Customer experience

Lumix Buch

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

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

Bugs and requests

Lumix Buch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lumix Buch

One-time10
  • Lumix FZ1000$19.99
  • Lumix FZ300$19.99
  • Lumix G70$19.99
Show 7 more
  • Lumix Fotoschule FZ82$19.99
  • Lumix G9 - Das Buch zur Kamera$19.99
  • Superzoom-Fotoschule FZ1000 II$19.99
  • Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III$19.99
  • Lumix G91 Das Buch zur Kamera$19.99
  • Lumix S5 Fotoschule$19.99
  • Lumix TZ202$19.99
None

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lumix Buch free?
Lumix Buch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panasonic LUMIX Sync free?
Panasonic LUMIX Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lumix Buch or Panasonic LUMIX Sync have ads?
Lumix Buch shows ads; Panasonic LUMIX Sync does not.
Which is updated more often, Lumix Buch or Panasonic LUMIX Sync?
Lumix Buch ships an update every 7 months, and Panasonic LUMIX Sync every 3 months. Most recently, Lumix Buch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Panasonic LUMIX Sync on November 6, 2026.

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