Camera ideas - The new Panasonc G1 looks compact enough but is also fully featured. Assuming you don't want to lay that type of cash out on something that may vanish anyway though I can only suggest putting your camera in a resilient case inside an old duffle bag or some such.

I usualy keep my Fuji S7000 - Which a fair old size - in a standard shoulder bag rather than a purpose built camera bag and it has not suffered any harm - As yet!

Cheers

DeG