Retro LUMIX Sync
Classic Lumix photo import
Free
Browse your classic camera, import original photos, and add locations from live tracking or Google Timeline.
Bring photos from compatible classic Panasonic Lumix cameras straight to your iPhone. Retro LUMIX Sync connects directly to the camera's local Wi-Fi, shows the SD card as a fast photo gallery, and imports original JPEG files into Apple Photos.
VALIDATED FIRST ON GM1S
The Panasonic DMC-GM1S is the primary camera validated on real hardware. Use Wi-Fi → New Connection → Remote Shooting & View → Direct → Image App. The related DMC-GM1 and DMC-GM5 are the closest additional targets.
BROWSE THE CAMERA
• Load the newest photos first
• Scroll through the complete camera card
• Open a larger preview before importing
• Select one photo or a batch
KEEP THE ORIGINAL
Retro LUMIX Sync imports the original JPEG advertised by the camera. It does not recompress the image or delete anything from the SD card.
OPTIONAL GEOTAGGING
Start a visible location log before shooting. During import, Retro LUMIX Sync can match the camera's EXIF capture time to a nearby track point and add that location to the Apple Photos asset. Location logging is off by default and all track data stays on the iPhone. You can also paste a Google Timeline JSON export or choose a location on a map and keep that manual location for future imports.
CAMERA COMPATIBILITY
Panasonic's Image App ecosystem covers many classic Lumix models. The following are research candidates, not blanket compatibility claims; support must be verified on each camera and firmware:
• Micro Four Thirds system cameras: DMC-GM1, GM1S, GM5; DMC-GF6, GF7, GF8; DMC-G6, G7/G70, G80/G81/G85; DMC-GH4; DMC-GX7, GX8, GX80/GX85; DC-GF9/GX800/GX850, GH5, G9, GH5S, GF10, GX9, G90/G91/G95/G95D.
• Bridge and premium compacts: DMC-FZ1000, FZ300/FZ330, FZ2000/FZ2500; DMC-LF1, LX100, LX9/LX10/LX15; DC-FZ80/FZ82, LX100M2, FZ1000M2/FZ10002.
• Travel and rugged compacts: DMC-FT5/TS5, FT6/TS6; DMC-SZ9, SZ10; DMC-TZ37/TZ40/TZ41/ZS27/ZS30, TZ55/TZ56/ZS35, TZ57/TZ58/ZS45, TZ60/TZ61/ZS40/SZ8, TZ70/TZ71/ZS50, TZ80/TZ81/ZS60; DC-TZ90/TZ91/TZ92/TZ93/ZS70, TZ95/TZ95D/TZ96/TZ96D/TZ97/ZS80/ZS80D, TZ100/TZ101/TZ110/ZS100/ZS110, TZ200/TZ200D/TZ202/TZ202D/TZ220/TZ220D/ZS200/ZS200D/ZS220/ZS220D, FT7/TS7, TZ99/ZS99, and TZ300/ZS300.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
There are no accounts, ads, analytics, trackers, or cloud uploads. Camera traffic stays on the direct local Wi-Fi connection. The app requests add-only Photos access and does not read your existing photo library.
Retro LUMIX Sync is independent software and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Panasonic. Panasonic, LUMIX, Image App, and the camera model names belong to their respective owners.
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Google Timeline JSON can now be imported from a file or the clipboard. You can also assign a searched map location to selected photos and keep it for future imports. Camera diagnostics now groups the camera connection settings in one place.
The developer, WEB3 FZCO, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- WEB3 FZCO
- Size
- 7.2 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 WEB3 FZCO