While considering how to carry my camera while cycling I have decided to try a handlebar bag. I was looking for a bag as small as possible as I don't like carrying huge luggage but of course big enough to fit my Olympus EPL1/EPL3 micro 4/3 cameras.
The following three models were at my short list: Topeak Compact (dimensions: 22 x 18 x 13 cm; weight 470 g), Topeak Barpack (dimensions: 20 x 15 x 13 cm; weight 300 g) and Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact (dimensions: 20 x 17 x 8 cm; weight 500 g). The dimensions shown are external ones---internal are smaller. In case of Topeak Barpack---the model I have decided to buy--they are approx.: 15 x 11 x 9.5 cm. It is just enough to fit EPL1 with VF-2 viewfinder attached and Lumix 20mm lens or Lumix 14-42 lens. With bigger lenses the camera will not fit...
Previously I used to carry my camera in belt pack (fanny pack) kept in OpTech neoprene pouch. Handlebar bag is better---the access to the camera is much shorter. Now it is enough to unzip the bag and switch on the camera...
