Buy the one with the biggest lens possible. Bigger the lens, greater the light available, better the image quality will be. Don’t bother about megapixels above 12.
There was an extensive revew of compact cameras on Engadget.com and Gizmdo.com. You should consult these two websites before making a purchase.
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Better clarify that with “fastest lens” possible.
Look for “F Stop” numbers like “F 1.8” or “F 2.0” which will be written on the lens.
That’s the maximum aperture “speed” versus shutter speed.
The -smaller- the number, the “faster” the lens which means better performance in low light situations with a trade off of depth of field.