You are absolutely right number of pixels don't mean a whole heck of a lot. What is more important for a p&s digital camera is ccd size. This is where you might beat out current models. It is becoming more and more difficult to get p&s cameras with larger ccd's. However, what the camera does with the ccd will be blown away by current models. Its not just things you can replicate in photoshop. Light sensitivity, reduced blurring due to motion, speed between photos, noise (made worse by a large number of pixels). You might be able to get better pictures with your current camera (with maybe a bigger ccd and nicer glass), but you are more likely to get a better picture with the modern electronics. The only way to know is try out a few models. If you are happy with what you have, stick with it.