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The latest major firmware update for the FZ1000 II is version 2.0, released in April 2022. This update brings several significant improvements and new features to the camera.

was released with these features already integrated as standard. Current Firmware Status

and verify new version in Version Info

Having installed Ver. 1.2 on the FZ1000 II, here is the real-world difference users and testers have found.

Press the button and navigate to [Version Disp.] in the Setup Menu.

The camera cannot read raw .zip or .exe files directly. You must extract the binary firmware file first.

panasonic fz1000 ii firmware update