Getting a new (first) Camera

[nighteyes]

Hey guys,

Hoping for some help from some camera wizzes out here. I want to get a new camera for travel and work that's a step up from my phone.
I'm currently looking at either the Panasonic LX100 or the Canon G5X, my budget's got a soft limit of AUD$1,000 at this stage if you have any other suggestions too. (I like the look of the G1 X Mark III that comes out soon but thats starting to push the budget a bit )
From the research I've done so far I'd say I'm looking for somthing in the larger compacts or smaller bridging cameras, as it doesn't need to fit in my pocket and I want it to handle low light well.
Last thing I do want to keep in mind is how robust it is too (personal experience would be good here), as work is primarly out in the bush and in some rough places, I'll get a good case as well so I dont need any waterpoof etc though.

Cheers in advance guys.