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Olympus OM-D E-M1 III — Micro Four Thirds · 2020
Olympus

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III

Micro Four Thirds · 2020

78
/ 100
From $1,799
VS
Fujifilm X100VI wins by 14
Fujifilm X100VI — 40 MP · Fixed 23 mm f/2 · IBIS
Fujifilm

Fujifilm X100VI

40 MP · Fixed 23 mm f/2 · IBIS

92
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Fujifilm X100VI takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III lands at 78 and Fujifilm X100VI at 92. That puts Fujifilm X100VI ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Olympus OM-D E-M1 III if…

  • ✓Mature system, great used market
  • ✓Proven lens lineup
  • ✓Often on sale

Pick Fujifilm X100VI if…

  • ✓Viral for a reason — gorgeous JPEGs out of camera
  • ✓Compact with IBIS
  • ✓Hybrid OVF/EVF
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ergonomics

Fujifilm X100VI

Compared on the ergonomics sub-score

Fujifilm X100VI leads on ergonomics (96 vs 86).

Photo

Fujifilm X100VI

Compared on the photo sub-score

Fujifilm X100VI leads on photo (94 vs 78).

Autofocus

Fujifilm X100VI

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Fujifilm X100VI leads on autofocus (82 vs 74).

Value for money

Fujifilm X100VI

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Fujifilm X100VI more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $1,799).

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III 78
vs
92 Fujifilm X100VI

Score breakdown

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III
78
photo 78
video 70
autofocus 74
ergonomics 86
Fujifilm X100VI
92
photo 94
video 84
autofocus 82
ergonomics 96

Specs side-by-side

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III versus Fujifilm X100VI — full spec comparison
Spec Olympus OM-D E-M1 III Fujifilm X100VI
Format
Micro Four Thirds
—
Release year
2020
—
Sensor
—
40 MP X-Trans 5 HR APS-C
Lens
—
Fixed 23 mm f/2 (35 mm equiv)
Stabilization
—
6-stop IBIS

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • −Older AF system
  • −Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • −Firmware updates trailed off

Fujifilm X100VI

Pros
  • +Viral for a reason — gorgeous JPEGs out of camera
  • +Compact with IBIS
  • +Hybrid OVF/EVF
Cons
  • −Fixed lens (not for everyone)
  • −Severe supply issues
  • −AF still behind Sony

FAQ: Olympus OM-D E-M1 III vs Fujifilm X100VI

Which is better, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III or Fujifilm X100VI? +

Fujifilm X100VI scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Olympus OM-D E-M1 III worth the price? +

At $1,799, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.

Is Fujifilm X100VI worth the price? +

At $1,599, Fujifilm X100VI delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ergonomics.

Does Olympus OM-D E-M1 III or Fujifilm X100VI last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for ergonomics, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III or Fujifilm X100VI? +

Fujifilm X100VI — leads on ergonomics (96 vs 86). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.

Which is better for photo, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III or Fujifilm X100VI? +

Fujifilm X100VI — leads on photo (94 vs 78). Compared on the photo sub-score.