old G-series compatibilitu with new X lenses

[darrask]

The 14-42mm and 4X lenses have been released (http://www.dpreview.com/news/1108/11082615panasonic14-42Xpreview.asp), but Panasonic did not ensure full compatibility with older G-series models.

I am citing the user A_less on dpreview:

Finally pocktable zoom from Pana which can complement the 20mm. I just thing it is sad that Panasonic do not plan to make firmwares for all cams to have full control of the new lenses. FEATURES NOT SUPPORTED FOR G1, GF1, GH1, G2 (Source: panasonic.net/avc/lumix/popup/pressrelease/x_lens.html at the bottom).

- Display of the local length
When you zoom, the focal distance is displayed and you can confirm the zoom position.
- Step zoom
When you operate the zoom, the zoom will stop at positions corresponding to predetermined distances.
- Zoom resume
When you switch the power switch [ON], the zoom positions when you last switched [OFF] are automatically restored.
- Selectable zoom speed
Users can select the speed of electric-powered zooming.

I think Panasonic should make firmwares available to all, not only new buyers. We can not change body every year.
If you agree, you can sign the petition:
www.ipetitions.com/petition/gf1gh1_lumixgx/

Is it possible to bring those features form the GH2 code into the good ol' GH1?

 

[BJMarsh]

It may be true that the G1, GH1, GF1 and G2 may be able to use these lenses with above reduced functionality, I don't see anywhere on the Panasonic website that states that these lenses will work with these cameras at all.