Panasonic HDC-SD1

Ironically, one of the SD1's biggest design weaknesses stems from its lack of a bulky DVD drive, hard drive, or tape compartment that you often find on other models. The extra height helps provide a good solid grip I found the SD1 just a little too squat to comfortably hold with my forefinger on the zoom switch.In addition, the joystick for navigating the menus and accessing shooting adjustments