Originally Posted by SeattleYates

Not to add confusion, but I would seriously consider a Lumix (Panasonic) FX3. It is tiny, sleek, and has two features almost none of the other inexpensive p&s's have: Image stabilization and "high sensitivity" mode. Those features will let you take photos from moving vehicles and in other situations where you'll just get blurry shots from most other cameras. You can get an FX3 for $229 at J&R Photo right now:
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4126385

Note: I just posted some photos from the FX3's "big brother" - the 10megapixel LX2 - in another thread, but if you're looking for inexpensive and ultra small/sleek, the FX3 is still a great little camera!