Very small table top tripods (5 to 6 inches long) either have no head at all, or a simple ball and socket like the one you looked at. In this size range I don't think you'll find anything with smooth panning.
If you go a little larger (12 inches long folded), something like this
http://www.jessops.com/search/viewpr...PRODUCT=VELCXM
has a 3 way pan head... ok not a fluid one, but should be better than a ball and socket. I've not seen or used one of these but have looked at similar larger Velbon tripods. Velbon make good value tripods.
Mark