Whats the best compact digital camera 5 megapixels and up?

i JUST bought a fuji finepix E900, a 9 megapix camera for $329 and its ok. takes movies, audio, all the japanese gagetry. the focus is so-so in low-light. I tested in the camera store the Olympus SW 700 which focused much better, it was a 7 mp camera, but harder to hold. it is shock and waterproof. I woud recommend that or the fuji job. get rechargable batteries and 1gb cards.

i like the Kodak easy-share line...go to Kodak website to look at them all. anything above a C series is pretty good graphics wise

Sony DSC600 - 6MP
3X optical zoom

Sony DSC600 - 6MP
3X optical zoom

Canon 5D, by far is the best camera
Minolta 7D second
Nikon D2X third

As far as compacts go, Casio just released their latest credit card sized camera. Amazon.com has it for sale for $400 shipped. . .

* 10.1 million effective pixels.
* A high dynamic range, 1/1.8-inch CCD, which delivers low-noise imaging.
* The ability to zoom between 4.3X and 17.1X*1 with no reduction in image quality.
* BEST SHOT function with high-sensitivity shooting mode, up to a maximum of ISO 3200.
* Anti Shake DSP, which is built into the EXILIM Engine image processor, reduces blurring due to unsteady hands or moving subjects.
* Rapid Flash function enables up to three shots per second, enabling high-speed flash photography.
* Fast power-on function, so the first shot can be taken just 1.3 seconds*2 after switching on.
* Release time lag of only approximately 0.002 seconds,*3 allowing the shot to be captured practically instantaneously with the push of the shutter button.
* High-speed picture playback of approximately 0.1 second interval.
* Super Life Battery allows up to 360 shots*4 to be taken, measured by CIPA standards.
# Large, 2.8-inch, wide-format LCD monitor lets users enjoy high-impact images of their shots.
# High-resolution, 230,400 pixel display presents clear, detailed images and data.
# Wide and Bright display (brightness: 1200cd/m2 *5) makes viewing in bright outdoor light easier than ever before.
# Display button can be used to change display formats with just one touch.
# Display utilizes a vertical stripe pixel array, ensuring that the menus are clear and easy to read.
# Right edge of the display shows operational icons, enabling easy operation and quick review of settings.
# Multi-image function can display 12 images on a single screen.