FVA, when I was looking for a compact set of binoculars, I compared the Zeiss Conquest, the Leica Trinovid and the Nikon Premier LX.
I ended up buying the Nikon Premier LX 10x25s. They were a little more than the Leica or Zeiss, but, to my eyes, they offered a sharper view and just fit my face better. They're are nice, light and compact. My hunting buddies are really impressed with them too.
I like 'em so much that sometimes, when I won't be doing extended glassing and I'm just tired of lugging full size binos, I'll carry them and don't feel disadvantaged at all.
