Changing face of Panasonic's competition

It's tough at the top, but it's even tougher at the bottom end of the consumer electronics market, writes Emmet Ryan.

The consumer hardware market, particularly the digital camera sector, is facing a tough road, according to Panasonic's managing director for Ireland.

Tony Duggan told The Sunday Business Post that the entry-level camera market was on its last legs, and that high-end models were the best hope for the sector. ''It's really tough. On an Irish basis it's back 40 per cent this year, on top of 40 per cent last year, and 40 ...