It takes some 30 minutes is localized to the site, so the camera to find the satellite. And. Not only in the city, where you could possibly push it even on the construction nearby houses, but also on a Bergalm, with no adverse effect
The repair service of Panasonic announced after checking that it was completely normal and the camera have no errors, so I assume that this deficit is present in every camera. A software update has been deployed, which is designed to improve GPS. Strange why there is the update, although yes there is no error, according to Panasonic. Strange also why now, according to Amazon description the successor an improved GPS function to have, even though everything is fine.
To those who want to buy so the camera because of the GPS function, it is not recommended. In particular, because the battery is significantly faster empty because GPS.