Unlike the monstrous FZ15 and FZ20 cameras, the DMC-FZ5 is compact and unassuming like the FZ3 before it. The body is made of plastic and metal and it's pretty solid for the most part. The camera is now easier to hold than the FZ3, thanks to a larger right hand grip and relocated shutter release button..

While the FZ5 is compact, it's not close to pocket-sized. Even so, I never found it uncomfortable to carry around, and it's sure a lot smaller than the big FZ cameras



Link: DC Resource