Compact camera for when a dSLR isn't required

I would call myself a hobbyist who is trying to improve.  I have a Canon 60D which I use the majority of the time.  Sometimes a dSLR just isn't required though and something more subtle would be more suitable.  For example, when taking photos during school sports days, kids swimming lessons, playdates, etc.  I don't need the quality that a dSLR would produce, but I want at least a decent snapshot with the ability to manually adjust some of the controls to maximise the output.

Would you recommend either of these or something different altogether?