Panasonic Holdings Corporation

ENERGY STAR® certified fan combines quiet operation, flexible airflow control, and integrated LED lighting to provide cleaner, more comfortable indoor living.

NEWARK, N.J., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Eco Systems North America, a leading provider of ventilation and energy efficient air quality solutions, today announced the launch of the EcoVent® fan with LED lighting, Panasonic's newest ENERGY STAR® certified ventilation fan engineered to improves indoor air quality by reducing humidity, mold, and pollutants in high-performance new builds, including single family and manufactured housing.

Featuring 70 and 90 CFM speed options, the easy-to-install EcoVent® fan with LED offers builders, contractors and homeowners a compact, energy-efficient solution for moisture-prone spaces including bathrooms, laundry rooms, sunrooms, and basements. Built with Panasonic's signature ventilation technology, the EcoVent® fan with LED delivers superior airflow and quiet operation while maintaining low energy consumption to support environmental goals and reduce operating costs. Its high-quality design helps prevent overheating and motor failure, minimizing callbacks, and ensuring long-term reliability.

"Indoor air quality has become a priority for builders and consumers, and higher quality ventilation shouldn't come at the cost of noise or difficult installation," said Leon Van Oostende, Group Sales Manager, Panasonic Eco Systems North America. "The EcoVent® fan with LED offers builders and homeowners a straightforward solution that performs reliably, protects air quality and enhances everyday comfort."

Key features and benefits of the EcoVent® fan with LED includes:

• Integrated LED Lighting: 10-watt, 3000K warm white LED chip panel delivers more than 800 lumens with an average life rating of 50,000 hours; optional nightlight uses less than one watt.
  
  
  
  
• Customizable Airflow: Pick-A-Flow technology enables selection of two-speed 70 or 90 CFM to match ventilation to room size and ventilation needs.
  
  
  
  
• Flexible Installation: Ceiling or wall mount with included junction box, 4-inch duct adapter, and complete hardware kit.
  
  
  
  
• Ultra-Quiet Operation: Sound levels of less than 0.8 sones at 70 CFM and 1.5 sones at 90 CFM for added comfort.
  
  
  
  
• Compact Design: 4.75-inch housing depth with pre-attached junction box and 4-inch duct adapter for easier installation.
  
  
  
  
• Built to Meet Rigorous Standards: UL Listed for installation directly above a tub or shower, ENERGY STAR® certified, HVI rated, and ASHRAE 62.2 compliant.
  
  
  
  
• Backed by 3-year warranty: All parts are covered from original date of purchase with receipt.

The new EcoVent® fan with LED reflects Panasonic's commitment to developing solutions that help builders and HVAC professionals deliver healthier homes that meet modern energy efficiency standards.

For more information on the EcoVent® models visit: https://iaq.na.panasonic.com/ecovent-led-fan 

For more information about Panasonic indoor air quality solutions, visit: https://iaq.na.panasonic.com/

About Panasonic Corporation of North America

Newark, NJ–based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leader in B2B technology solutions and industrial components that power a smarter, more sustainable world, along with consumer technologies that elevate everyday life and wellbeing. As the primary regional subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Osaka, Japan), the company is advancing human–centric AI, green energy solutions and next–generation manufacturing technologies. Guided by its founding mission to contribute to the progress of society, Panasonic continues to invest deeply in research and development to deliver next–generation solutions across key industries including energy, mobility, avionics and automotive manufacturing. The company is also advancing toward its goal of achieving net–zero emissions across global operations by 2030. For more information on the company's innovations and its vision for the future, visit na.panasonic.com.

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic is introducing new firmware updates for its full-frame mirrorless LUMIX S1RII, S1II, S1IIE, S5II, and S5IIX cameras, allowing for compatibility with its newly released microphone, DMW-DMS1 and improving the video shooting experience. In conjunction with the camera firmware update, LUMIX S Series lens firmware updates and updates for the LUMIX Flow and Lab apps will also be released.

All updates will be available to download free of charge from March 10^th 1:00am UTC via the LUMIX Global Customer Support website and app stores. ^*1

LUMIX S1RII Firmware Ver. 1.5 / S1II Ver. 1.4 / S1IIE Ver. 1.4 / S5II Ver. 3.7 / S5IIX Ver. 2.7

• Compatibility with the new digital shotgun microphone DMW-DMS1 has been added.
• Support for LUMIX Smartphone App, LUMIX Flow Ver.1.5 has been added.
• Operational stability has been improved.

LUMIX S9 Ver. 1.9

• Operational stability has been improved.

LUMIX S Series Lenses (LUMIX S PRO 16-35mm F4 / S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 / S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. / S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. Ver. 2.0)

• The focus ring can now be used as a control ring, enabling the assignment of key functions. Additionally, the focus rotation direction can be selected in MF mode^*2.

LUMIX Smartphone App, LUMIX Flow Ver. 1.5.0

• New "Director Monitor" mode has been added, allowing clip selection, video playback, and rating changes on a mirrored monitor.
• LUTs can be selected for LUT View Assist directly within the app.
• Frame markers can now be customized and adjusted directly within the app.
• Operational stability has been improved.

LUMIX Smartphone App, LUMIX Lab Ver. 2.0.4

• You can now select multiple LUTs stored on the camera and transfer or delete them directly from the app.
• You can now zoom in/out images and adjust the cropping position while editing photo frames.
• The stability of location logging while running in the background has been improved.
• Connection quality when pairing the camera via Bluetooth has been improved.
• UI has been improved.

*1 Firmware Download: https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/top.html

*2 Compatible models as of Feb. 25, 2026: DC-S1RM2, DC-S1M2, DC-S1M2ES, DC-S5M2, DC-S5M2X, DC-S9

About Panasonic Corporation of North America

Newark, NJ–based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leader in B2B technology solutions and industrial components that power a smarter, more sustainable world, along with consumer technologies that elevate everyday life and wellbeing. As the primary regional subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Osaka, Japan), the company is advancing human–centric AI, green energy solutions and next–generation manufacturing technologies. Guided by its founding mission to contribute to the progress of society, Panasonic continues to invest deeply in research and development to deliver next–generation solutions across key industries including energy, mobility, avionics and automotive manufacturing. The company is also advancing toward its goal of achieving net–zero emissions across global operations by 2030. For more information on the company's innovations and its vision for the future, visit na.panasonic.com.

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