I can understand how you feel as I am always looking for the ideal pocket camera for when the DSLR is just too much to take with me. I have been through a number of decent compacts and mirrorless systems looking for the right one for me. I've finally realised that a true compact just won't satisfy my needs so have given up on them (until I find a Sony RX100 cheap as that seems to be the best of the bunch). I have recently picked up a Panasonic GF5 with the power zoom, it is a very small set up that will easily fit in a coat pocket (too big for trouser pockets though). It is an excellent little camera with good AF and excellent IQ and is currently selling at £249 with the little kit lens (plus a free spare battery from Panasonic) which is a great deal. I also picked up the Olympus 45mm f1.8 lens with is tiny (and weighs almost nothing), this is a stunning lens which I often take out instead of the zoom. It is slightly longer than the kit zoom but still fits in a pocket and is a real pleasure to use.
Here are a few shots taken with my GF5 with the Oly 45 f1.8, it really isn't far behind my Canon for quality.
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