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I agree it depends on your definition of compact. Aside from that though, I would avoid anything with a 1/2.3 or 1/1.7 sensor now that it's so easy to get much larger for the same or less money.
My first recommendation would be to pick a DIRT CHEAP mirrorless camera. Last I checked you could buy a Nikon J1 with 10-30mm, 30-110mm, and bag for $199. You get image quality miles ahead of a regular P&S, phase detect AF, etc. all in a nice small package. Dive rated enclosures are only $120 as well, which is an added bonus for some. Similarly great deals can be had on other mirrorless cams if you're looking. Pretty hard to justify a "regular" tiny sensor P&S camera for $300-500 when there are deals like that out there.
If you prefer the more traditional P&S camera, the Sony RX100 II, Nikon Coolpix A, Canon G1X Mk2, etc. are all attractive choices with good lenses and large sensors. Fuji and Olympus make a couple great ones too.
Without budget and size expectations it's hard to recommend anything specifically.
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