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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 · Body only wins by 14
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only — APS-C fixed · 2024
Fujifilm

Fujifilm X100VI · Body only

APS-C fixed · 2024

92
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Fujifilm X100VI · Body only takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III lands at 78 and Fujifilm X100VI · Body only at 92. That puts Fujifilm X100VI · Body only 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 · Body only if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance
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Winner by scenario

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

Ergonomics

Tie

Compared on the ergonomics sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Photo

Fujifilm X100VI · Body only

Compared on the photo sub-score

Fujifilm X100VI · Body only leads on photo (92 vs 78).

Autofocus

Fujifilm X100VI · Body only

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Fujifilm X100VI · Body only leads on autofocus (90 vs 74).

Value for money

Fujifilm X100VI · Body only

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

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

Score breakdown

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III
78
photo 78
video 70
autofocus 74
ergonomics 86
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only
92
photo 92
video 88
autofocus 90
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III versus Fujifilm X100VI · Body only — full spec comparison
Spec Olympus OM-D E-M1 III Fujifilm X100VI · Body only
Format
Micro Four Thirds
APS-C fixed
Release year
2020
2024

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 · Body only

Pros
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • −Body price excludes lens
  • −Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • −Learning curve on menus

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

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

Fujifilm X100VI · Body only 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 · Body only worth the price? +

At $1,599, Fujifilm X100VI · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.

Does Olympus OM-D E-M1 III or Fujifilm X100VI · Body only 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 photo, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III or Fujifilm X100VI · Body only? +

Fujifilm X100VI · Body only — leads on photo (92 vs 78). Compared on the photo sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III or Fujifilm X100VI · Body only? +

Fujifilm X100VI · Body only — leads on autofocus (90 vs 74). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.