Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit
Micro Four Thirds · 2020
Sony FX3
full-frame · 2021
Sony FX3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit lands at 78 and Sony FX3 at 90. That puts Sony FX3 ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Pick Sony FX3 if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testErgonomics
TieCompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Photo
Sony FX3Compared on the photo sub-score
Sony FX3 leads on photo (90 vs 78).
Autofocus
Sony FX3Compared on the autofocus sub-score
Sony FX3 leads on autofocus (88 vs 74).
Value for money
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kitSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit more score per dollar ($1,949 vs $3,898).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit | Sony FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | full-frame |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
Sony FX3
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit vs Sony FX3
Which is better, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit or Sony FX3? +
Sony FX3 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit worth the price? +
At $1,949, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.
Is Sony FX3 worth the price? +
At $3,898, Sony FX3 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in photo.
Does Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit or Sony FX3 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 · with dual-battery kit or Sony FX3? +
Sony FX3 — leads on photo (90 vs 78). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with dual-battery kit or Sony FX3? +
Sony FX3 — leads on autofocus (88 vs 74). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.