My opinion:
Panasonic G80 with a prime. A few years ago, without a doubt I would be saying the likes of the Nikon D5200 - but the G80 features image stabilization and a tonne of other features that balance out the odds. I found with DSRLS (Nikon and Canon below 1,000£) that I was being forced to use the eye-piece view finder where-as a Panasonic will allow you to use the touchpad display as the view finder. You can see what the shot is going to look like before you even take it. Nikons and Canons at a (lower) consumer level won't have image stabilization, where as the panasonics almost exclusively do. This makes a difference in the freezing winter night on northumberland street.... The Nikon weighs 0.8kg with no technology to counter-act tiny movements you naturally make, the panasonics do.

My advice:
I wouldn't just base your requirements on abstract things like "well in low light". It's far better to find a piece of technology that is practical for you. You can listen to people give you their opinions, but it's about what you feel comfortable with. Pop into jessops and play around with a few. Talk to the people and get an understanding for what you want. Nobody in the world will be able to tell you which is the best camera for your situation, so it's kind of a gamble - but an educated one at that. If you find something you like but don't think you have the money - wait until you do. It's an investment and it's worth taking the time to find something you want and won't get sick off a few days after.