Replying to Compact camera/slr for under 1000?

Im looking for a camera and im willing to spend somewhere in the 500 to 1000 dollar range. ive only got experience with film, hardly any experience or knowledge when it comes to digital. if possible id like the ability to use full manual controls. and i dont want something big. this will be used about 50% for skiing and 50% for everything else, and i just know im not gonna bring it anywhere if i got some big bulky slr. something i could fit in a chest pocket on my jacket would be great. ive been looking at the leica d-lux and v-lux cameras mostly since a friend recommended them. they look pretty legit. but i dont know what specific d-lux or v-lux model to get. or if anyone could recommend another camera that would be awesome.