Panasonic Battery grip for Lumix S5M2/G9M2

Panasonic DMW-BG1 Battery Grip for LUMIX S5II / S5IIX / G9II – Doubles Battery Life for Extended Shooting

Use the Panasonic DMW-BG1 battery grip to extend your shooting sessions. The grip accepts a second battery so you can shoot longer without swapping power sources. It fits the LUMIX S5II (DC-S5M2), LUMIX S5IIX (DC-S5M2X) and LUMIX G9II (DC-G9M2).

Compatibility

• Compatible camera models:
  • LUMIX S5II (DC-S5M2)
  • LUMIX S5IIX (DC-S5M2X)
  • LUMIX G9II (DC-G9M2)

Extended power for longer shoots

The DMW-BG1 doubles battery life by allowing you to use two batteries: one inserted in the camera and one in the grip. This setup provides extended shooting time so you can focus on capturing footage rather than constantly changing batteries. Note that a battery pack is not included with the DMW-BG1.

Ergonomics and controls

The grip improves handling during both horizontal and vertical shooting. It provides easy access to buttons and controls when you hold the camera in either orientation. The grip also includes an 8-directional joystick, which operates with the same ease as the joystick on the camera body.

In practice, you can use the buttons and joystick on the grip just as you would on the LUMIX S5II, S5IIX or G9II camera bodies, keeping the same workflow whether shooting landscape or portrait.

What’s important to know

• The grip is designed specifically for the listed LUMIX models and replicates key camera controls for consistent operation.
• The product does not include batteries or a separate battery pack; you must provide compatible batteries separately.

FAQ

• question: Is this battery grip compatible with my LUMIX camera model?
  Answer: The DMW-BG1 is compatible with the LUMIX S5II (DC-S5M2), S5IIX (DC-S5M2X) and G9II (DC-G9M2). If your model is one of these, the grip will fit.
• question: Will the grip increase my shooting time?
  Answer: Yes. By using one battery in the camera and a second battery in the grip, the DMW-BG1 doubles the available battery life for extended shooting sessions.
• question: Are batteries included with the grip?
  Answer: No. The DMW-BG1 does not include a battery pack; you need to supply compatible batteries separately.
• question: Can I use the camera controls while shooting vertically?
  Answer: Yes. The grip provides easy access to buttons and features an 8-directional joystick, allowing the same ease of operation in both horizontal and vertical orientations as on the camera body.