It’s no surprise just how far the G9 II has come when you compare it to the G9 – there are five years between the cameras, after all – and the latest model is an even more capable wildlife and sports photography camera. Higher-resolution photos, more video recording modes, including ProRes raw to an external SSD; a faster processor, and phase-detection autofocus; this is a major overhaul from the G9, and in 2023 the G9 II is a highly competitive camera, particularly for video, while also offering a sensor format and lens selection that's well suited to wildlife and sports photography.

Panasonic's best-ever autofocus; 8 stops in-body image stabilization; Faster engine improves all-round performance; Competitive price

Sensor resolution doesn't match full-frame alternatives; Viewfinder resolution unchanged from G9

The Lumix G9 line has come a long way in five years, and the second iteration is a more capable all-rounder, and a great choice for capturing action thanks to the introduction of phase-detection autofocus. The G9 II also offers higher-resolution photos, more video recording modes (including ProRes raw to an external SSD) and a faster processor. It's a highly competitive camera, particularly for video, while also offering a sensor format and lens selection that are well suited to wildlife and sports photography. If Micro Four Thirds was starting to feel like something of an anachronism, the Panasonic Lumix G9 II proves that it still has a place with modern content creators.

Panasonic's best-ever autofocus; 8 stops in-body image stabilization; Faster engine improves all-round performance

Sensor resolution doesn't match full-frame alternatives; Viewfinder resolution unchanged from G9

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some

Hannah Stryker / Review Geek The iPhone 14 is the latest iteration of Apple’s flagship device. Since its launch, the iPhone has set the standard of what a smartphone is, what it does, and how it looks. Fifteen years later, it’s still doing that.

Top-notch cameras, Amazing display, Snappy performance, Great battery life

It's just "this year's iPhone"

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades