Both the back and the front of this small case are designed with a hard stiff front and back designed to protect the LCD monitor. There are NO zippers to scratch the polished metal or LCD of your camera. The case opens with a velcro tab which holds the camera very securely.
One other case I would consider is the Lowepro D-Pod 10 which is slightly more bulky but does provide a bit more protection.I have both and use both depending on the amount of protection desired. My dad owns only the PSC-55 as it provides plenty ofprotection for him.
This is a very nice case and reasonably priced.