Comparison

PLAY OPC vs Panasonic LUMIX Sync

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

Head to head
About

PLAY OPC

Control your Olympus camera remotely to take photos and record videos. Adjust settings, apply effects, and manage your media directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Real-time preview
  • Photo and video recording
  • Camera setting adjustments
  • Image effects and color tuning
  • Media management and sharing
  • Auto bracketing and interval timer
Features
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This application can operate Open Platform Camera (OLYMPUS AIR A01) of Olympus. OLYMPUS AIR A01 is necessary to use this application. (It is OLYMPUS AIR A01 if this description says a camera.) Features * Switching on the camera via Bluetooth * Displaying real-time preview image by the camera * Taking a picture with using the camera * Recording a video with using the camera * Displaying various states of the camera * Exchanging a camera setting with the pasteboard * Preserving a favorite camera setting to the device * Sharing favorite camera settings * Changing a shooting mode * Coordinating some exposure parameters * Shooting supports auto bracketing mode * Shooting supports interval timer mode * Changing the color taste of the image * Adding special effects to an image * Locking auto focus and auto exposure * Changing an angle of view using optical zoom and digital zoom (The optical zooming requires a motor zoom lens) * Magnifying real-time preview image by the camera * Changing a quality of picture to store at the camera * Changing sound volume * Registering the current geolocation as the photography place * Viewing and sharing a picture or a video which stored in the camera * Browsing a photo's information * Converting a photo's information to parameters of camera setting * Protecting or unprotecting pictures and videos which stored in the camera * Deleting pictures and videos which stored in the camera * Setting the current time at the camera automatically * Formatting a Micro SD card * Changing Wi-Fi channel of the camera * Switching off the camera Known Issue * If the device cannot connect the camera via Wi-Fi automatically, it is necessary to connect the camera by manual operation. * The operation of the camera is not stable and may not work at the place where Wi-Fi is crowded. Other Information * The OLYMPUS AIR A01 was discontinued by the manufacturer on 2018-03-31 and is currently only available on the used market. * If you are interested in handling the OLYMPUS AIR A01, please check the published instruction manual. (http://sapp.olympus-imaging.com/manual/man_a01_us_enu.pdf) * If you are interested in the details of camera functions and setting values, please check the published SDK document. (https://dl-support.olympus-imaging.com/opc/en/) * This application is Open Source. If you want to know what the application does inside, you are able to find almost source codes in GitHub. (https://github.com/ura14h/PlayOPC)

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

PLAY OPC4 screens
Panasonic LUMIX Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PLAY OPC at 75% against Panasonic LUMIX Sync's 15%. PLAY OPC also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Panasonic LUMIX Sync's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 9). On price, update cadence, 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 LUMIX Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panasonic LUMIX Sync has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of PLAY OPC's written reviews are positive against 15% of Panasonic LUMIX Sync's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLAY OPC ships an update every 2 months, Panasonic LUMIX Sync every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PLAY OPC versus Panasonic LUMIX Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLAY OPCPanasonic LUMIX Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (9 ratings)4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better14.6% of reviews
Number of ratings91.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroki IshiuraPanasonic Holdings Corporation

Customer experience

PLAY OPC

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

PLAY OPC

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

None

PLAY OPC

No in-app purchases

None

Panasonic LUMIX Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PLAY OPC free?
PLAY OPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panasonic LUMIX Sync free?
Panasonic LUMIX Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PLAY OPC or Panasonic LUMIX Sync?
Panasonic LUMIX Sync is rated higher. PLAY OPC averages 3.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Panasonic LUMIX Sync averages 4.2 from 1.1K ratings.
Do PLAY OPC or Panasonic LUMIX Sync have ads?
Neither PLAY OPC nor Panasonic LUMIX Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLAY OPC or Panasonic LUMIX Sync?
PLAY OPC ships an update every 2 months, and Panasonic LUMIX Sync every 3 months. Most recently, PLAY OPC was updated on October 24, 2026 and Panasonic LUMIX Sync on October 27, 2026.

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